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Justinian Code

noun

the body of Roman law that was codified and promulgated under Justinian I.

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Words nearby Justinian Code

justify, justify the ways of God to men, to, Justin, just in case, Justine, Justinian Code, Justinian I, Justinianian, Justinian II, Justin Martyr, just-in-time
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British Dictionary definitions for Justinian Code

Justinian Code

noun

a compilation of Roman imperial law made by order of Justinian I, forming part of the Corpus Juris Civilis
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