giunta

Pfordresher notes the etymological pun on the name, "His teacher's name, Giunta, means an extra piece, a surplus -- i.e. an expendable artist, and 'giunta' sounds like the verb 'guintare' -- to cheat or trick, characteristic of a bad teacher" (115). and shewn into the study of the famous artist

The Germ, Issue #1: Thoughts Toward Nature in Poetry, Literature, and Art Germ: Various Authors 1848

The members of the communal giunta, the provincial deputation, and the communal and provincial council followed the principal authorities.

Scientific American Supplement, No. 385, May 19, 1883 Various

May 1, 1890, a special section of the Council of State (composed of a president and eight councillors named by the king) was set off to serve as an administrative court, while at the same time an inferior administrative jurisdiction was conferred upon the _giunta_ (prefect and certain assistants) of the province.

The Governments of Europe Frederic Austin Ogg 1914

The prefect is advised by a prefectorial council of three members appointed by the Government, and he is further assisted by a _giunta_ of six members, four of whom are elected by the provincial council, the other two being drawn from the prefectorial council.

The Governments of Europe Frederic Austin Ogg 1914

The prefect and the _giunta_ possess large, and to a considerable degree, discretionary powers of control over the proceedings of the council; and the prefect, representing as he does the central government exclusively, can be called to account only by his superiors at (p.  385)

The Governments of Europe Frederic Austin Ogg 1914

It is the business of the _giunta_ to assist the prefect and sub-prefects in the supervision of local administration and to serve as a tribunal for the trial of cases arising under the administrative law.

The Governments of Europe Frederic Austin Ogg 1914

Between sittings its work is carried on by a _giunta_, which serves as a committee to execute the resolutions of the council and to draft its budget and by-laws.

The Governments of Europe Frederic Austin Ogg 1914

I was sufficiently self-controlled not to shew my astonishment, and listened to an aria which she was singing, with her exquisite voice, beginning “Eccoti giunta al fin, donna infelice,” words which seemed made for the case.

The memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt 1827

M.ggiore di S.M. Britannica re d'Annover./con giunta/di tre altre traduzioni dall 'inglese, una dal tedesco,/e tre canzoni dell' autore.

The Works of Lord Byron, Vol. 7. Poetry George Gordon Byron Byron 1806

Ten, supported by a giunta of ten, on their own authority and independently of the Doge, sentenced him to perpetual banishment at

The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 5 Poetry George Gordon Byron Byron 1806