Meaning
court appearance, summons
- the act of appearing before a judge, court of law, or official authority
In a sentence
Il giudice ha fissato la data per la comparizione dell'imputato in tribunale.
The judge set the date for the defendant's appearance in court.
La mancata comparizione dell'indagato all'udienza ha comportato sanzioni immediate.
The suspect's failure to appear at the hearing resulted in immediate penalties.
L'avvocato ha notificato formalmente l'ordine di comparizione alla controparte.
The lawyer formally served the order to appear to the opposing party.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| comparizione | feminine · singular |
| comparizioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: used almost exclusively in judicial and legal proceedings.
- Commonly found in fixed phrases such as 'mancata comparizione' (failure to appear).