heypolyglot
Italian

contestazione

/kon.te.statˈtsjo.ne/noun · feminineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 9,040

Meaning

protest, dispute

  • public protest or dissent against authority or decisions
  • formal objection or dispute of a claim, charge, or fine
  • notification of an infraction or penalty (administrative/legal)

In a sentence

La decisione del governo ha scatenato un'ondata di forte contestazione.

The government's decision triggered a wave of strong protest.

L'avvocato ha presentato una contestazione formale contro la sanzione ricevuta.

The lawyer filed a formal dispute against the penalty received.

L'autista ha chiesto spiegazioni durante la contestazione dell'infrazione.

The driver asked for explanations during the notification of the violation.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
contestazionefeminine · singular
contestazionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • In legal or traffic contexts, 'contestazione immediata' refers to being served a fine or charge on the spot.

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