JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Role of Roman Law in the Formation of the State and Modern Law.

  • Published In: Statute Law Review, 2024, v. 45, n. 2. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Legal Source 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Pejo, Erida; Kolaneci, Esmeralda 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines the significant influence of Roman law on the development of modern jurisprudence, highlighting its foundational role in shaping contemporary legal systems worldwide. It details how Roman public law (ius publicum) contributed to constitutional law by regulating state-citizen relations, Roman private law (ius privatum) laid the groundwork for civil law systems governing property, contracts, and family relations, and the Roman concept of ius gentium ("law of nations") served as a precursor to modern international law. The study also emphasizes Roman law’s methodological contributions, such as legal reasoning, systematic categorization, and the use of precedents, which continue to inform legislative processes and judicial practices today. Overall, Roman legal principles remain integral to modern legal frameworks, offering lessons in equity, adaptability, and transparency that are relevant for contemporary law-making and governance.

Additional Information

  • Source:Statute Law Review. 2024/08, Vol. 45, Issue 2, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:01443593
  • DOI:10.1093/slr/hmae027
  • Accession Number:179375815
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