The Institutes of Justinian

The Institutes of Justinian is a foundational legal text from the Byzantine Empire, compiled around 533 AD under Emperor Justinian I. It serves as an introduction to Roman law, designed for students and legal practitioners. The Institutes outline key legal principles and concepts, covering areas such as property, obligations, and family law. This work is part of a larger collection, the Corpus Juris Civilis, which aimed to clarify and standardize Roman law. Its influence extends through history, shaping legal systems in many countries and laying groundwork for modern Western law.