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ritorsione

retaliation

noun ree-tor-SYOH-neh Rare
People & Society Law

Origin: From Latin retorsio (twisting back), from retorquere.

Also means

reprisal

Usage Note

Ritorsione is a formal term used in legal, diplomatic, and political contexts to denote a retaliatory measure. In international law, misure di ritorsione (retaliatory measures) are responses to another state's unfriendly acts. It is more measured than vendetta (revenge), implying a lawful or proportional counter-response.

Examples

"Il paese ha adottato misure di ritorsione."

Natural Translation

The country adopted retaliatory measures.

Literal Translation

The country has adopted measures of retaliation.

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