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roman law

 

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Noun roman law 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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Roman Law

Noun: Roman law refers to the legal system that was developed in ancient Rome and adopted by many other civilizations.

Example sentence: The principles of Roman law have greatly influenced modern legal systems around the world.

Adjective: Relating to the ancient Roman legal system.

Example sentence: The study of Roman law is essential for understanding the origins of many legal concepts.

Phrase: Roman law can also refer to a specific body of legislation enforced in ancient Rome.

Example sentence: The edicts of Roman law were meticulously documented and preserved for posterity.

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