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  4. excepción ibérica

excepción ibérica

/ek.sepˈθjon iˈβe.ɾi.ka/
Iberian exception

España y Portugal tienen una excepción ibérica en la normativa europea.

Spain and Portugal have an Iberian exception in European regulations.


Law
formal

A special rule or exemption that applies specifically to Spain and Portugal within the European Union, often related to energy or economic policies.

La excepción ibérica permite a España y Portugal mantener precios regulados de la electricidad.

The Iberian exception allows Spain and Portugal to maintain regulated electricity prices.

This term is commonly used in discussions about EU energy policies and economic agreements.

Collocations

normativa de excepción ibéricaIberian exception regulationacuerdo de excepción ibéricaIberian exception agreement

Synonyms

exención ibéricaregla especial ibérica

Antonyms

norma general europearegla común de la UE

Related Phrases

mercado ibéricophrase
Iberian market
política energética ibéricaphrase
Iberian energy policy

Pro Tip

Contextual Usage

This phrase is most commonly used in discussions about energy and economic policies within the EU, particularly when Spain and Portugal are granted special treatment.

Gold Rule

Legal Context

Always use this term in formal contexts when referring to specific EU exemptions for Spain and Portugal.

Word Origin

Derived from the geographical term 'Iberian' (referring to Spain and Portugal) and 'excepción' (exception), highlighting the unique status of these countries in certain EU policies.

Usage Notes

The term is primarily used in legal, political, and economic contexts, particularly when discussing EU regulations that apply differently to Spain and Portugal.

Word Breakdown

excepción
exception
root
+
ibérica
Iberian (referring to Spain and Portugal)
adjective
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