ahm-pah-roh

Definitions

1. noun

A type of civil law that provides protection and guardianship for an individual, often a woman or child, from abuse or exploitation.

“The activist worked to establish amparo laws in the country to protect women from domestic violence.”

2. noun

A legal action or lawsuit in some Latin American countries that seeks protection or relief from an abusive situation.

“She filed an amparo to prevent her ex-husband from taking custody of their children.”

3. noun

A type of civil law that guarantees the right to due process and fair treatment, especially in cases involving human rights.

“The amparo hearing was scheduled to discuss the government’s handling of the refugee crisis.”