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arringa

/arˈrinɡa/noun · feminineC2
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Meaning

closing speech, harangue

  • a formal closing argument delivered by a lawyer in court
  • an impassioned or rhetorical speech addressed to an assembly

In a sentence

L'avvocato ha concluso la sua brillante arringa difensiva tra gli applausi.

The lawyer concluded his brilliant closing defense argument to applause.

L'arringa dell'accusa non ha convinto del tutto i membri della giuria.

The prosecution's closing argument did not entirely convince the jury members.

Il discorso del deputato sembrava più un'arringa elettorale che un dibattito.

The deputy's speech sounded more like a campaign harangue than a debate.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
arringafeminine · singular
arringhefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • The plural is 'arringhe', taking an 'h' to maintain the hard sound.
  • Mainly encountered in judicial terminology referring to an attorney's final address.

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