Corpus Juris
/ˈkɔːrpəs ˈdʒʊərɪs/
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- (n.) The entire body or system of law of a particular jurisdiction or sovereign authority.
The judge studied the corpus juris of the state to ensure her ruling was consistent.
- (n.) An authoritative compilation of laws and legal principles, especially in Roman law contexts.
The Digest is a key part of the Roman corpus juris.
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Commentary
Often used to refer to comprehensive legal statutes or collections; careful to distinguish from narrower legal concepts.
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