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    Demanda (en. Demand)

    de-man-da

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A formal request or complaint, often in a court.
    He filed a demand against his employer for non-payment of wages.
    Nagfile siya ng demanda laban sa kanyang employer dahil sa hindi pagbabayad ng suweldo.
    The act of requesting something from a person or organization.
    There is a demand from the citizens for better public services.
    May demanda ng mga mamamayan para sa mas mabuting serbisyo sa publiko.
    A claim for something due or owed.
    The demand for the return of properties was filed by the heirs.
    Ang demanda para sa pagbabalik ng mga ari-arian ay inihain ng mga kanununood.

    Etymology

    derived from the Spanish word 'demanda'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    filing a demand
    The process of submitting a legal demand in court.
    paghahain ng demanda
    demand for justice
    The request for fairness or a just decision from the law.
    demanda ng hustisya

    Related Words

    proposal
    A suggestion or plan that may serve as a basis for a demand.
    panukala
    claim
    A process of requesting compensation or reparations.
    reklamasyon

    Slang Meanings

    Case or complaint
    He has already filed a lawsuit against the company.
    Nag-file na siya ng demanda laban sa kumpanya.
    Challenge or fight
    It seems like he wants to throw down with us!
    Parang gusto niyang magdemanda sa amin na magbida-bida!
    A slap of challenge
    He used to give me advice, but now he's treating me like a lawsuit.
    Dati niyang pinagsabihan ako, pero parang ginawa niya na akong demanda.