Corpus Juris Civilis
[ kawr-puh s joo r-is si-vahy-lis, si-vil-is ]
/ ˈkɔr pəs ˈdʒʊər ɪs sɪˈvaɪ lɪs, sɪˈvɪl ɪs /
noun
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.
Origin of Corpus Juris Civilis
1890–95; < New Latin: literally, body of civil law
British Dictionary definitions for corpus juris civilis
Corpus Juris Civilis
/ (sɪˈvaɪlɪs) /
noun
law
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
Word Origin for Corpus Juris Civilis
New Latin, literally: body of civil law