fueros

Example:The fueros of the Basque Country shape the unique legal and cultural identity of the region.

Definition:Refers to the local laws and customs that have a long history of granting autonomy to the Basque regions of Spain and France.

Example:The fueros system was a cornerstone of autonomy for many historical Basque communities and other regions under Spanish rule.

Definition:The broader concept of a system of local laws and customs that granted significant autonomy to local communities in medieval and modern Iberian kingdoms.

Example:The fueros were a source of protection for the citizens of medieval Basque provinces against the incursions of the crown.

Definition:Protection afforded by local laws, often against the authority of the monarch or higher central government.

Example:Fueros rights were a means of ensuring that local communities maintained their customs and traditions in the face of central authority.

Definition:The rights granted by local laws, often providing local communities with significant autonomy and protection.