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horca
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A quick definition of horca:
Horca: A word from Spanish law that has three meanings. Firstly, it refers to a type of structure used for hanging people as a form of punishment. Secondly, it can be a stick used to hit someone as a form of punishment. Lastly, it can also refer to a specific place where people are punished.
Hordera: A term from Law Latin that was used in England to describe a treasurer.
A more thorough explanation:
A horca is a type of punishment device used in Spanish law. It can refer to:
- A gallows, which is a structure used for hanging people as a form of execution.
- A stick used for administering corporal punishment, which is a physical punishment inflicted on a person's body.
- A designated place for administering corporal punishment.
For example, if someone committed a serious crime in Spain, they might be sentenced to death by hanging on a horca. Alternatively, if someone was being punished for a less serious offense, they might be beaten with a horca stick or taken to a horca location to receive their punishment.
In England, a hordera was a treasurer. This is not related to the Spanish definition of horca.