Justinian Code

The Justinian Code, also known as the Corpus Juris Civilis, is a collection of laws and legal interpretations compiled under the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century. It aimed to organize and clarify Roman law, making it more accessible and systematic. The code consists of four parts: the Codex Justinianus (laws), the Digest (legal opinions), the Institutes (legal textbook for students), and the Novellae (new laws). This comprehensive framework influenced the development of legal systems in many countries and remains a foundation of modern civil law.