pandect
- noun
- /ˈpænˌdɛkt/
- Archaic
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pandect
- The scholar studied the ancient Pandect to understand Roman law.
Examples
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The legal pandect contains all the federal laws.
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The pandect is an essential resource for law students, providing a comprehensive overview of legal principles.
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A new Pandect was published to unify the country's legal system.
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Law students often refer to the Pandect when researching historical legal principles.
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She wrote a pandect on international treaties.
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Scholars often refer to the pandect for a thorough understanding of historical legal systems.
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A modern pandect includes all relevant laws and regulations for a specific industry.
Synonyms
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2.7
A book that lists the rules for a group or activity
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8.8
A book or guide that collects and summarizes important facts about a subject
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2.5
A book that gives official rules and legal information
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7.0
A complete list of laws made by a government for a country or area
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3.6
A book that gives basic facts about many subjects like history and science
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Etymology
The word pandect comes from an old Greek idea that means 'all-receiving': pan- means 'all' and -dect means 'to receive'. So a pandect is like a book that 'receives all' about a subject, which is why it means a complete collection of laws or knowledge.