Codices
/ˈkɒdɪsiːz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural form of codex; ancient manuscript volumes, often of legal or historical documents.
The library houses several medieval codices containing early laws and treaties.
Forms
- codex
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Commentary
Typically used in historical and archival legal contexts referring to collections of documents in book form.
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