Meaning & use
Justinian
Byzantine emperor of the sixth century, best known for codifying Roman law into the Justinian Code.
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Justinian's legal reforms influenced European law for centuries after his death.
The historian described Justinian's reign as a period of both military conquest and legal innovation.
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Justinian I ruled from 527 to 565 CE, and his name is closely tied to the Corpus Juris Civilis, a foundation of civil law.
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