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Italian

indebito

/inˈdɛ.bi.to/adjectiveC2
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Meaning

undue, improper

  • not justified or warranted; improper or illicit
  • not legally owed (as of payments or debts)

In a sentence

Ha subito un'indebita pressione per firmare il contratto.

She faced undue pressure to sign the contract.

L'indebito utilizzo dei fondi pubblici costituisce un reato grave.

The improper use of public funds constitutes a serious crime.

Hanno chiesto il rimborso di un pagamento indebito.

They requested a refund for an undue payment.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
indebitomasculine · singular
indebitafeminine · singular
indebitimasculine · plural
indebitefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Formal: common in legal, administrative, and journalistic contexts.
  • Often collocates with 'uso' (misuse) or 'appropriazione' (misappropriation).

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