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jus civile

jus civile

9.9
A set of Roman laws about rights between people written down under Justinian
  • noun
  • /dʒʌs sɪˈviːleɪ/
  • Formal
translation icon : jus civile
  • The reforms under Emperor Justinian codified the jus civile, greatly influencing legal systems worldwide.

Examples

  • Many elements of modern European law are derived from the jus civile of ancient Rome.

  • Scholars of legal history often compare the jus civile to contemporary concepts of civil law.

  • The origins of jus civile can be traced back to ancient Rome.

  • Many modern legal systems are influenced by jus civile principles.

  • Many elements of modern European law are derived from the jus civile of ancient Rome.

  • The reforms under Emperor Justinian codified the jus civile, greatly influencing legal systems worldwide.

  • Scholars of legal history often compare the jus civile to contemporary concepts of civil law.

Synonyms

civil law
vsjus civile
  • Specialized
8 4.1

A system of law about private rights and disputes between people

represents the original ancient body that helped create that modern system
Roman law
vsjus civile
  • Specialized
2 8.1

A system of rules used in ancient Rome that influenced many modern civil laws

focuses specifically on private law rather than the entire legal system
Justinian code
vsjus civile
  • Specialized
9.3

A collection of Roman civil laws made under Emperor Justinian in the 500s that influenced many modern legal systems

serves as the broader body of ancient private law beyond one compilation

Surface Forms

jus civile singular
jus civila singular

Morphology

jus + civile

The meaning 'body of civil law' is directly derivable from the Latin components 'jus' (law/right) + 'civile' (civil), giving a straightforward equivalent to English 'civil law'. Although it is a formal legal term, the composition is compositional and cross-linguistically transparent (cognate with English 'civil'), so a learner who knows both constituents would understand the MWE.

Etymology

Jus civile comes from ancient Rome: the Latin word jus means 'law' and civile means 'of the citizens'. So jus civile came to mean the set of rules for citizens, and today it refers to 'civil law' used in many countries.