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recesso

/reˈtʃɛs.so/noun · masculineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 14,463

Meaning

withdrawal, cancellation

  • right to withdraw from a contract or purchase
  • formal cancellation of an agreement

In a sentence

Il cliente ha chiesto il recesso dal contratto.

The customer requested withdrawal from the contract.

C'è un diritto di recesso per questo biglietto?

Is there a right of withdrawal for this ticket?

Il recesso non è previsto dopo la partenza.

Withdrawal is not allowed after departure.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
recessomasculine · singular
recessimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Common in consumer and travel contracts: diritto di recesso.
  • Formal/legal register; less common in everyday speech.
  • Often followed by da: recesso da un contratto.

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