halálesetet
Halálesetet is a term used in the context of Hungarian history and municipal law. It translates to "penalty case" or "punishment" in English, referring to a unique procedure used in medieval and early modern Hungary to impose collective punishment on a specific area or group within a town.
In the case of a haláleset, the local authorities would impose a severe penalty, often in the
The concept of halálesetet was based on the idea of collective responsibility, where the entire community was
Halálesetet was frequently employed in response to punishable events such as fires, riots, or violent crimes.
The use of halálesetet declined as modern penal systems and individual responsibility began to replace traditional