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Ombudsman , ra . ( Of the lat. )( Defender, - oris ). 1. adj. He defends or protects. U t. c. s. 2. m. y f. Der. Person who is in charge of a defence, and more specifically which appoints the judge to defend the assets of a contest, so that it supports the right of the absent at trial. Ombudsman of the minor. 1. m. y f. Der. The which in some legal systems has assigned the function of protecting the rights of minors faced with its ignorance. Ombudsman of the people. 1. m. y f. Der. Person commissioned by the Cortes Generales for the protection of the fundamental rights of citizens before the public authorities. Defender of the bond. 1. m. Der. The matrimonial canonical processes or on nullity of the marriage, defending the validity of this. Ombudsman of minors. 1. m. and f. Der. Person appointed by the judge to represent and protect those subject to parental authority when they have interests inconsistent with their parents. Ombudsman judicial. 1. m. y f. Der. Ombudsman for children.