Roman law

Roman law

noun
the system of jurisprudence elaborated by the ancient Romans, a strong and varied influence on the legal systems of many countries.

Origin:
1650–60
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Roman law
 
n
1.  the system of jurisprudence of ancient Rome, codified under Justinian and forming the basis of many modern legal systems
2.  another term for civil law

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