Forte (fencing) Forte (fencing) In fencing, forte (from the Romance root meaning "strong") is "the strong part" of the blade—the one third-closest to the hilt. The "strength" refers to the control established over the opponent's weapon upon contact of one's forte with the opponent's foible (a situation of favourable leverage). (See also parry (fencing).) Fencer Ridolfo Capo Ferro defined the forte as the blade from the hilt to the middle. From the middle to the top is known as the debole. The debole is the part of the sword, especially a rapier, that is used for offensive actions. Italian fencing master Ridolfo
Marlene Malahoo Forte Government at Harvard University, and has lectured in criminal practice and procedure at the Norman Manley Law School. Forte became a member of parliament in March 2016 after the Jamaica Labour Party won the 2016 general election on February 25 by one seat. In June 2016, Forte criticized the U. S. Embassy in Jamaica for flying a rainbow flag following the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting. Forte said it was "disrespectful of Jamaica's laws". Forte's comments were in turn criticized by others. Marlene Malahoo Forte Marlene Patricia Malahoo Forte, QC is a Jamaican politician, relative to Darrell Alexander Malahoo of London.