Welcome to the collection of Roman Law materials. This page provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts, documents, and resources related to Roman Law.
Key Concepts
- Jurisprudence: The science and philosophy of law.
- Lex: A law or regulation.
- ius: Law, justice, or right.
- Jurisconsult: A legal expert or scholar.
Historical Documents
- Codex Justinianus: The main source of Roman Law, compiled by Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century.
- Digest of Justinian: A comprehensive compilation of Roman Law, organized by topic.
- Institutes of Gaius: A foundational text on Roman Law, written by Gaius in the 2nd century.
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