Code of Justinian

The Code of Justinian, created in the 6th century under Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, is a comprehensive collection of Roman laws and legal interpretations. It aimed to organize and clarify centuries of legal texts, making the law more accessible and consistent. The Code consists of four main parts: the Codex (laws), the Digest (legal opinions), the Institutions (legal textbooks), and the Novellae (new laws). It influenced not only Byzantine law but also the development of legal systems in Europe, laying the groundwork for modern civil law traditions.