Codification of Roman Law

Codification of Roman Law refers to the process of organizing and systematizing the legal principles and statutes developed by the Romans into comprehensive written codes. This effort aimed to create clear, accessible laws that could be uniformly applied across the empire, reducing confusion and inconsistencies. Notably, the Corpus Juris Civilis, compiled under Emperor Justinian in the 6th century, is a prime example, consolidating centuries of legal thought into a structured collection. This codification has significantly influenced the development of modern civil law systems and the way laws are organized and applied today.