jus resistendi

The ius resistendi was a historical right in Hungarian law that allowed nobles to resist or even rebel against a monarch who violated their liberties or the constitution. This right was originally conceded under the Golden Bull of 1222, a foundational document of Hungarian constitutionalism.12

While the Habsburgs sought to abolish this right, it remained a significant symbol of Hungarian resistance to absolutist rule. The desire to uphold the ius resistendi fueled rebellions, such as the one led by Francis Rákóczi II in the early 18th century. The concept of the right to resist was also a underlying principle during the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, where Hungarians fought for their independence and constitutional rights against Habsburg rule.12