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За някои законодателни мерки на император Константин I по отношение на представителите на висшите съсловия в Римската империя (СТН 9.1.1)
The legal measures of emperor Constantine I regarding the potentes in the Roman empire (CTH 9.1.1)

Author(s): Methody Todorov
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Roman law
Published by: Пловдивски университет »Паисий Хилендарски«
Keywords: measures; Constantine I; potentes; Roman empire
Summary/Abstract: In the present work there is analyzed the legal measures of emperor Constantine I regarding the potentes and their abuses, ordered by the Constitution, promulgated on 316 or 317 AD (CTh.9.1.1); the changes of criminal jurisdiction and of some penalties are considered. The influence of Christianity over these legal measures is argued in the light of imperial policy of protection of the Church.

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