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JUSTINIAN CODE

\d͡ʒʌstˈɪni͡ən kˈə͡ʊd], \d‍ʒʌstˈɪni‍ən kˈə‍ʊd], \dʒ_ʌ_s_t_ˈɪ_n_iə_n k_ˈəʊ_d]\

Definitions of JUSTINIAN CODE

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the legal code of ancient Rome; codified under Justinian; the basis for many modern systems of civil law

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the legal code of ancient Rome; codified under Justinian; the basis for many modern systems of civil law

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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