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rivalsa

revenge, recourse

noun ree-VAHL-sah Rare

Also means

recovery of damages

Usage Note

Rivalsa most often appears in legal and financial contexts meaning the right to seek reimbursement from a third party. In everyday speech prendersi una rivalsa means to get even or take one's revenge on someone.

Examples

"Ha cercato rivalsa dopo l'ingiustizia subita."

Natural Translation

He sought revenge after the injustice he suffered.

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