vigilanza

Definitions of vigilanza
  1. noun
    close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)
    synonyms: sorveglianza
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    types:
    veglia
    a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
    appostamento, posta
    surveillance of some place or some person by the police (as in anticipation of a crime)
  2. noun
    management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
    synonyms: sorveglianza, sovrintendenza, supervisione
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    type of:
    amministrazione, conduzione, gestione, management
    the act of managing something
  3. noun
    a group of men who escort and protect some important person
    synonyms: guardia, scorta
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    type of:
    distaccamento, reparto, squadra, unità
    a small unit of troops of special composition
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