corpus juris civilis

Cor·pus Ju·ris Ci·vi·lis

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-puh s joo r-is si-vahy-lis, si-vil-is]
- /ˈkɔr pəs ˈdʒʊər ɪs sɪˈvaɪ lɪs, sɪˈvɪl ɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-puh s joo r-is si-vahy-lis, si-vil-is]
- /ˈkɔr pəs ˈdʒʊər ɪs sɪˈvaɪ lɪs, sɪˈvɪl ɪs/

Definitions of corpus juris civilis words

noun corpus juris civilis the body of Roman or civil law consolidated by Justinian in the 6th century ad. It consists of four parts, the Institutes, Digest, Code, and Novels 3
noun corpus juris civilis the body of civil, or Roman, law, compiled and issued during the reign of Justinian: it has been the basis of most European law 3
noun corpus juris civilis the collective title of the body of ancient Roman law as compiled and codified under the emperor Justinian in the 6th century a.d.: comprises the Digest, the Institutes, the Justinian Code, and the Novels. 1

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

1890-95; < New Latin: literally, body of civil law

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