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Theodosian

[ thee-uh-doh-shuhn, -shee-uhn ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to Theodosius I, who made Christianity the official state religion of the Roman Empire.
  2. of or relating to Theodosius II, who issued the earliest collection of the imperial laws Theodosian Code.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Theodosian1

1755–65; Theodosius ( def ) + -an
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Example Sentences

At any rate, we know from the Theodosian Code, that the members of a veteran's family were constituent parts of his 'caput.'

Already the pick is at work upon the Theodosian walls, near the Palace of the Porphyrogenitus.

This law, which is found in the Theodosian code, was revoked by Marcian and Justinian.

Besides this, his wife, Serena, probably endeavored to check his policy of discord and maintain unity in the Theodosian house.

Revised editions of the Theodosian code were issued by the Visigothic and Burgundian princes.

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