risarcimento
compensation
noun ree-sar-chee-MEHN-toh Less Common
Origin: from 'risarcire' (to compensate)
Also means
damages
Usage Note
Risarcimento is masculine and is core legal vocabulary in the phrase risarcimento danni ('compensation for damages'). The related verb risarcire means 'to compensate' or 'reimburse' someone.
Examples
"Ha chiesto un risarcimento all'azienda."
Natural Translation
He requested compensation from the company.
Literal Translation
He-has asked a compensation to-the-company.

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