Corpus Juris Civilis

[kawr-puhs joor-is si-vahy-lis, si-vil-is]

noun

1. the collective title of the body of ancient Roman law as compiled and codified under the emperor Justinian in the 6th century a.d.: comprises the Digest, the Institutes, the Justinian Code, and the Novels.

Corpus Juris Civilis

/ sɪˈvaɪlɪs /

noun

1. law the body of Roman or civil law consolidated by Justinian in the 6th century _ad. It consists of four parts, the Institutes, Digest, Code, and Novels

Word History and Origins

Origin of Corpus Juris Civilis¹

1890–95; < New Latin: literally, body of civil law

Word History and Origins

Origin of Corpus Juris Civilis¹

New Latin, literally: body of civil law