Meaning
appeal, recourse
- appeal, petition (law)
- recourse, resort (to something)
- recurrence, historical cycle
In a sentence
In situazioni di emergenza, l'azienda farà ricorso al fondo di riserva.
In emergency situations, the company will have recourse to the reserve fund.
Hai fatto ricorso contro quella multa?
Did you appeal that fine?
Il concetto di corsi e ricorsi storici è centrale nella filosofia di Vico.
The concept of historical cycles is central to Vico's philosophy.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ricorso | masculine · singular |
| ricorsi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In legal contexts, ricorso is more formal and specific than appello; they are not always interchangeable.
- Use fare ricorso a + noun/infinitive for 'resort to' or 'make use of,' especially in formal writing.
- Common in bureaucracy and law; in everyday speech, speakers often prefer alternatives like aiuto, soluzione, or appello depending on context.