Audiencia
Americannoun
plural
Audiencias-
Also, audiencia, historically, in monarchic Spain or its colonies, a court with legislative and executive as well as judicial functions, or the jurisdiction of such a court.
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Also, audiencia, in modern Spain, the high court of an autonomous community or of a province, or the jurisdiction of such a court.
Example Sentences
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The 2023 decision was appealed before Spain’s high court, known as Audiencia Nacional, and is pending judgment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
Sidenor's chairman Jose Antonio Jainaga and two other executives are being investigated for alleged smuggling and complicity in crimes against humanity or genocide for selling steel to Israel Military Industries, the Audiencia Nacional court said.
From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025
She opted to stay away from her husband's trial at Santander's Audiencia Provincial court.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2024
Last week the top criminal court, Audiencia Nacional, ordered police to close down Tsunami’s website, app, and social media channels—with little success.
From Slate • Oct. 29, 2019
His offer was accepted by the governor and the Audiencia, and Oyanguran organized a company to secure funds for the undertaking.
From A History of the Philippines by Barrows, David P.
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