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Issuance of the First Corpus Juris Civilis

April 7th, 529 1495 years ago

The First Corpus Juris Civilis, also called the 'Body of Civil Law', was commissioned by Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I to consolidate and reform the complex legal materials of the Roman Empire. The work aimed to streamline laws and remove inconsistencies, making them more accessible to the populace and legal professionals alike. This monumental legal compilation included the Codex Justinianus, the Digest, the Institutions, and later the Novellae, serving as a foundational legal reference that influenced many modern legal systems. Its issuance marked a significant milestone in the evolution of Roman law, which carried profound implications for the administration of justice in the Byzantine Empire and beyond.

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