Roman Law (Noun)
Meaning
The legal code of ancient Rome; codified under Justinian; the basis for many modern systems of civil law.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Justinian Code was a comprehensive compilation of Roman law that was established during the Byzantine Empire.
- The concept of corporate personhood originated in Roman law and has been influential in modern Western law.
- In 534 CE, Justinian's Institutes of Roman law became the basis for civil law throughout much of Europe.
- Historians attribute the long-lasting impact of Roman law to its detailed, well-organized structure.
- Throughout the Middle Ages, the Corpus Juris Civilis of Roman law continued to influence the development of European law.