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jus civile

 

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Noun jus civile has 1 sense
  1. Roman law, Justinian code, civil law, jus civile - the legal code of ancient Rome; codified under Justinian; the basis for many modern systems of civil law
    --1 is a kind of legal code

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Jus Civile

Description:

Jus civile, also known as civil law, is a legal system derived from ancient Roman law codes that focuses on regulating the rights and relationships between individuals and entities within a society. It primarily deals with private matters, such as contracts, property ownership, family law, and torts, as opposed to criminal law. Jus civile forms the foundation of civil law systems found in various countries around the world.

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Noun:

  1. The concept of jus civile was instrumental in shaping modern legal systems.
  2. In Roman times, the praetor presided over the administration of jus civile.

Adjective:

  1. The dispute was settled based on principles of jus civile.
  2. Many countries have their own jus civile legal codes.

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