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Definition of podesta

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noun

(historical)A chief magistrate of various Italian republics and city-states in the Middle Ages.

“Secular palaces, such as that of the Tolomei, were rented for municipal use, and officials such as the Podestà were found lodgings in others.”

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noun

(historical)A chief magistrate of various Italian republics and city-states in the Middle Ages.

“Secular palaces, such as that of the Tolomei, were rented for municipal use, and officials such as the Podestà were found lodgings in others.”
(historical)A municipal administrator during the Italian Fascist regime (1927–43).

“M.B. herself is tormented by anxiety […] for her husband, who, as Podestà of this town, is likely soon to get into trouble.”

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From Italian podesta, from Latin potestas (“power; powerful one”). Doublet of poustie. See potent.

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