Meaning
clause, paragraph
- A numbered subsection, clause, or paragraph within an article of a statute or law.
In a sentence
Il secondo comma di questo articolo stabilisce le sanzioni previste.
The second paragraph of this article establishes the expected penalties.
Quale comma della legge disciplina i contratti a tempo determinato?
Which clause of the law regulates fixed-term contracts?
L'avvocato ha dimostrato che quel comma non si applicava al nostro caso.
The lawyer showed that that clause did not apply to our case.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| comma | masculine · singular |
| commi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: used mainly in legal and administrative contexts.
- Note the masculine gender despite ending in '-a', typical of Greek-derived neuter nouns.