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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   In some Hispanic jurisdictions (such as Mexico) a writ or an appeal demanding or seeking the protection of constitutional rights similar to a habeas corpus acting as a remedy for the violation of a person's constitutional rights thereby invalidating any laws preventing said person from exercising them.

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A barangay of Butuan, Agusan del Norte, Philippines.

Synonyms

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cobijarconstitutional remedycourt actiondefensegarantizarjudicial protection

Antonyms

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dangerdenialdesamparardesproteger

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish amparo.