Codex Imperial
/ˈkoʊdɛks ɪmˈpɪriəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A historically significant compiled code or collection of imperial laws promulgated by a monarch or emperor that serves as a primary legal authority within an empire.
The Codex Imperial was instrumental in unifying the disparate legal traditions under the emperor's rule.
Forms
- codex imperial
- codices imperiales
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Commentary
The term typically references a formalized body of law issued by imperial authority, important for understanding law centralization in empires.
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