rinvio a giudizio
The English phrase 'arraignment' is translated into Italian as rinvio a giudizio.
In the Italian legal system, rinvio a giudizio is used to describe the formal process of bringing a defendant before a judge to face charges.
Meaning: charging of a defendant (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase means 'deferral to judgment' or 'referral to trial'.
Did you know?
- Unlike in the US where an 'arraignment' is often the first court appearance, rinvio a giudizio occurs after a preliminary hearing called udienza preliminare to decide if there is enough evidence for a trial.
- The component rinvio comes from the verb 'rinviare', which is used in everyday Italian to mean 'to postpone' or 'to put off' an appointment.
- The word giudizio is used both for a legal 'judgment' and for a personal 'opinion', meaning a lawyer might argue that a judge's 'judgment' is merely a 'personal opinion'.
Examples in context
- Durante la comparizione, l'imputato ha ammesso la colpevolezza.During the arraignment, the defendant pleaded guilty.
- Il rinvio a giudizio è stato deciso ieri.The arraignment was decided yesterday.
- Aspettiamo l'esito del rinvio a giudizio.We are waiting for the outcome of the arraignment.
- L'avvocato ha contestato il rinvio a giudizio.The lawyer contested the arraignment.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Martina are discussing a legal news report.
- AlessandroHai sentito della notizia sul rinvio a giudizio?Did you hear the news about the arraignment?
- MartinaSì, l'ho letta stamattina sul giornale.Yes, I read it this morning in the newspaper.
- AlessandroSembra una situazione molto complicata.It seems like a very complicated situation.
- MartinaHai ragione, Alessandro.You are right, Alessandro.
