Theodosian
Americanadjective
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of or relating to Theodosius I, who made Christianity the official state religion of the Roman Empire.
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of or relating to Theodosius II, who issued the earliest collection of the imperial laws Theodosian Code.
Etymology
Origin of Theodosian
1755–65; Theodosius ( def. ) + -an
Example Sentences
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Unlike the Theodosian Code, however, the Code of Justinian regulated imperial edicts by addressing any inconsistencies among them.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
For example, in 429, the emperor Theodosius II established a commission to compile what became known as the Theodosian Code, a single publication containing all laws issued after 312 CE from across the empire.
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The Theodosian Code represented a trend of emperors attempting to address religious issues through laws and edicts.
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The Theodosian creed provided that the actors were not to have the sacraments administered to them save when death was imminent, and then only that, in case of recovery, their calling should be renounced.
From A History of Pantomime by Broadbent, R. J.
The 16th book of the Theodosian Code contains edicts relating to the Church issued by the Roman Emperors during the 4th and 5th centuries.
From Manhood of Humanity. by Korzybski, Alfred
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