Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fuero
Noun
/ˈfwɛ.ɹoʊ/
Definition
A legal term, often referring to a set of privileges or a body of laws granted to particular communities, individuals, or institutions.
Examples
- The city was granted a fuero, which allowed it certain self-governance rights.
- Under the old fuero, the nobility enjoyed exemptions from several taxes.
- Historical studies often focus on the evolution of fuero in medieval Spain.
Meaning
Fuero is primarily used in legal contexts, especially relating to historical rights or privileges in a jurisdiction.
Synonyms
- privilege
- exemption
- charter
