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amparo

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Noun — In several Latin American legal systems, a special court proceeding used to protect a person's constitutional rights, similar to habeas corpus.

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Etymology

From Spanish amparo, "protection, shelter".

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Frequently asked questions

What does “amparo” mean?

The word “amparo” means in several Latin American legal systems, a special court proceeding used to protect a person's constitutional rights, similar to habeas corpus. In plain terms, a legal remedy in Spanish-speaking countries used to protect someone's basic constitutional rights.

How do you use “amparo” in a sentence?

Here is “amparo” used in a sentence: “The activist filed an amparo to challenge the government's new decree.”

What part of speech is “amparo”?

“Amparo” is a noun.

Where does the word “amparo” come from?

The word “amparo” comes from Spanish. From Spanish amparo, "protection, shelter".

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