Cortes

Cortes Definition

Cor·tes (kôr′tez′; Sp kō̂r′tes)

noun

the legislature of Spain

Etymology: Sp, pl. of corte < L cohors: see court

Cortes Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

traditional: On 11 Jul 1828 Miguel was proclaimed king by the traditional cortes and the Liberals Wars began in earnest.

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