Fuero

In Spanish law. A law; a code. A general usage or custom of a province, having the force of law. Ir contra fuero, to violate a received custom. A grant of privileges and immunities. Conceder fueros, to grant exemptions. A charter granted to a city or town. Also designated as “cartas puetlas.” An act of donation made to an individual, a church, or convent, on certain conditions, A declaration of a magistrate, in relation to taxation, fines, etc. A charter granted by the sovereign, or those having authority from him, establishing the franchises of towns, cilies, ete. A place where justice is administered, A peculiar forum, before which e party is amenable. Suero ecclesiastico, fucto militar. See Sehm. Civil Law, Introd.

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