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Corpus Juris Civilis
[ kawr-puhs joor-is si-vahy-lis, si-vil-is ]
noun
- the collective title of the body of ancient Roman law as compiled and codified under the emperor Justinian in the 6th century a.d.: comprises the Digest, the Institutes, the Justinian Code, and the Novels.
Corpus Juris Civilis
/ sɪˈvaɪlɪs /
noun
- law the body of Roman or civil law consolidated by Justinian in the 6th century ad. It consists of four parts, the Institutes, Digest, Code, and Novels
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Corpus Juris Civilis1
1890–95; < New Latin: literally, body of civil law
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Corpus Juris Civilis1
New Latin, literally: body of civil law
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Example Sentences
In the corpus juris civilis there are two passages which deserve especial attention.
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They may be found printed in any edition of the Corpus juris civilis.
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These taken together formed the corpus juris civilis of the Eastern and Western Empires.
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