amparo
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A court action that asks judges to protect someone's rights
- noun
- /æmˈpɑːroʊ/
- Formal
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amparo
- After facing harassment, Maria sought an amparo to safeguard her constitutional rights.
Examples
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At least in theory, a panel determination may be challenged under Mexico's amparo procedure, in which an individual may raise constitutional challenges to actions affecting her or his individual rights.
Academic text (2000) -
He filed an amparo to stop the government from taking his property without compensation.
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She told us to come back because Sergio had an amparo (protective court order).
Blog text (19) -
The lawyer explained that an amparo can be used to challenge any law that infringes on personal freedoms.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word amparo comes from the Spanish verb amparar, which means 'to protect' or 'to give shelter'. So a legal amparo is like asking a court for a 'shield' to keep your rights safe.
