See Also: impresario(dictionary)
impresario(dictionary)

CONTRA (law) and impresario (oh)


CONTRA (law)


CONTRA. Over; against; opposite to anything: as, such a case lays down a certain principle; such Other case, contra. certain principle; such Other case, contra.

impresario (oh)



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[Date: 1700-1800; Language: Italian; Origin: imprendere 'to do a piece of work, organize something']
someone who organizes performances in theatres, concert halls etc