La Justificia de la Época Flashcards
What does ‘otorgar’ mean?
to grant, to give
What does ‘desvirgar’ mean?
to deflower
What is ‘el juez instructor’?
examining magistrate
What does ‘redactar’ mean?
to write up
What is ‘el sumario’?
(legal) summary
What does ‘la ley’ mean?
the law
What does ‘la costumbre’ mean?
custom
What is ‘el tribunal’?
court
What does ‘llevar a cabo un juicio’ mean?
to make a judgement
What is the significance of the quote regarding the crime?
‘Doce días después del crimen, el instructor del sumario se encontró con un pueblo en carne viva’
What was the justification for the murder in the context of the law?
The justice could grant judicial pardon for an offense committed in a state of intense pain, legitimizing murder in cases of dishonor.
Who was responsible for writing the summary of the case?
The juez instructor was appointed to redactar un sumario del caso.
What was the role of the tribunal de conciencia?
It showed how the law supported social customs that legitimized murder in cases of dishonor.
How did the Vicario twins view their actions?
They considered themselves innocent and were unrepentant.
What was the role of the alcalde in this context?
Law at a local level is normally carried out by an alcalde, in this case Colonel Lázaro Aponte.
