Legal Definitions - leproso amovendo

A leproso amovendo was a legal order in history that required a leper to be removed from public gatherings, such as church or meetings.

• During the Middle Ages, leprosy was a common disease and those who had it were often forced to leave their homes and live in leper colonies. If a leper was found participating in a public gathering, a leproso amovendo could be issued to have them removed.
• In some parts of the world, leprosy still exists today. If a person with leprosy attends a public event, they may be asked to leave or be removed by authorities using a leproso amovendo.

These examples show how a leproso amovendo was used to remove lepers from public gatherings to prevent the spread of disease. It was a way to protect the health of the community and prevent the spread of leprosy.