General Theory of Law:

Author: Justinian
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Publish Date: 1996-07-01
Features: It is a part of the "Corpus Juris Civilis" in the "General Principles of Law," and it holds equal legal authority with the other three parts. However, it was compiled by Roman legal scholars based on Justinian's requirements, and thus it possesses the following characteristics: First, it integrates all the fundamental principles of Roman law, embodying the essence of Roman law; second, it is well-organized with clear concepts; third, the language is simple and easy to read; fourth, it is comprehensive, covering all aspects of civil law. Therefore, Justinian placed great importance on it, considering it "a compendium of all the fundamental principles of law" and the main textbook for studying Roman law.