Meaning
formal warning, notice
- a formal legal warning or cease-and-desist notice instructing someone to stop an action or comply with an obligation
In a sentence
L'avvocato ha inviato una diffida formale all'inquilino moroso.
The lawyer sent a formal notice to the defaulting tenant.
Nonostante la nostra diffida, l'azienda continua a usare il nostro logo?
Despite our formal warning, is the company still using our logo?
Se non riceveremo il pagamento, passeremo alla diffida.
If we do not receive payment, we will proceed with a formal notice.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| diffida | feminine · singular |
| diffide | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: strictly used in legal, bureaucratic, or administrative settings.
- Commonly paired with the verb inviare or mandare ('to issue/send a warning').