Meaning
formal complaint, protest
- A formal objection or complaint expressed against an action, decision, or authority.
In a sentence
I cittadini hanno espresso vive rimostranze per la chiusura dell'ufficio postale.
The citizens voiced strong protests against the closure of the post office.
Nonostante le nostre rimostranze scritte, la commissione non ha modificato la decisione.
Despite our written objections, the committee did not alter the decision.
Ha senso presentare una rimostranza formale prima della scadenza dei termini?
Does it make sense to submit a formal complaint before the deadline?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| rimostranza | feminine · singular |
| rimostranze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: typically used in bureaucratic, diplomatic, or written contexts instead of everyday words like 'lamentela'.
- Most frequently used in the plural phrase 'fare rimostranze' (to lodge formal objections).