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Lex et ius. Римскоправната традиция и съвременното законодателство
Lex et ius. Roman Law Tradition and Contemporary Legislation

Author(s): Malina Novkirishka- Stoyanova
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, History of Law
Published by: Нов български университет
Keywords: Contemporary Law; Iura; Iurisprudentia; Ius; Iustitia; Lex; Leges; Roman Law
Summary/Abstract: In Roman law, there are two basic concepts which characterize the ancient concept of”Rule of law”-ius and lex. Exploring their authentic meaning and specific applicationin thepractice we can find thecontinuity of the basic concepts and theories in modern jurisprudence and legislationand apply Roman criterion of justice to the evaluation of itseffectiveness.