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Lateran Treaty

Description:

The Lateran Treaty, also known as the Lateran Pacts, refers to a series of agreements signed between the Holy See (representing the Vatican City State) and the Kingdom of Italy in 1929. These agreements resolved long-standing issues between the two entities and consolidated the Vatican City State as an independent sovereign entity.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Historical):

In a historical context, the Lateran Treaty specifically refers to the agreements signed on February 11, 1929, which established the sovereignty and independence of the Vatican City State after the fall of the Papal States.

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Sense 2 (Political):

In a political sense, the Lateran Treaty represents the normalization of relations between the Vatican City State and the Italian government, ensuring religious freedom, compensating for the loss of territories formerly belonging to the Papal States, and establishing the Vatican as a fully recognized sovereign state.

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Sample Sentences:

1. The Lateran Treaty marked a significant milestone in the history of Vatican diplomacy.
2. Following the Lateran Treaty, the Vatican City State gained international recognition as an independent entity.
3. According to the Lateran Treaty, the Vatican has extraterritorial status, making it distinct from the rest of Italy.
4. The signing of the Lateran Treaty ensured the protection and freedom of religious practices for the Catholic Church in Italy.