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    Fuero (en. Jurisdiction)

    /ˈfweɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Right or privilege that exempts someone from being judged by ordinary laws.
    The deputy enjoys parliamentary immunity.
    El diputado goza de fuero parlamentario.
    Set of laws or regulations that govern a particular subject.
    Civil jurisdiction establishes regulations regarding contracts.
    El fuero civil establece las regulaciones sobre contratos.
    Privilege held by certain institutions or corporations.
    Universities have their own jurisdiction for their academic processes.
    Las universidades tienen fuero propio para sus procesos académicos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'forum', which refers to the place where justice was administered.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    military jurisdiction
    Set of rights and obligations held by members of the armed forces.
    fuero militar
    ecclesiastical jurisdiction
    Exemption from civil jurisdiction for clerics and church members.
    fuero eclesiástico
    to shelter under the jurisdiction
    To protect or shield someone under a set of rights.
    cobijar bajo el fuero

    Related Words

    jurisdiction
    Power of a court or authority to judge.
    jurisdicción
    privilege
    Special right or advantage that a person or group has over others.
    privilegio
    exemption
    Release from an obligation or burden.
    exención

    Slang Meanings

    To be protected by some special law.
    He believes he is untouchable due to his jurisdiction.
    Él se cree intocable por su fuero.