Roman law

/ˌroʊmən lɔ/
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Other forms: Roman laws

Definitions of Roman law
  1. noun
    the legal code of ancient Rome; codified under Justinian; the basis for many modern systems of civil law
    synonyms: Justinian code, civil law, jus civile
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    legal code
    a code of laws adopted by a state or nation
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