Daspo

See also: daspò

Italian

Alternative forms

  • D.A.SPO.

Etymology

Partial initialism of divieto di accedere alle manifestazioni sportive (Interdiction on Accessing Sport Events).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdas.po/

Proper noun

Daspo m

  1. an Italian preventive measure enacted in 1989 whose purpose is to prevent social dangerousness through temporary forced exile between a year and five years and also a fine of 100 euro up to 300 euro. Originally used to counter violence in sport protests but since 2017 is used to prevent civil crimes too.
    Synonym: (historical) confino