"Corpus juris" is a Latin term which translates to "body of law." It refers to a comprehensive collection of legal rules, statutes, and case law that constitutes a particular legal system or is authoritative in an area of law. In the English language, it often appears in legal contexts and discussions about jurisprudence.
Frequency of Use: This term is not commonly used in everyday conversation; it is predominantly found in written legal contexts, academic discussions, or historical texts regarding law.
Ученые посвятили свои жизни составлению corpus juris, который отражает современные юридические принципы.
In the 19th century, many European countries began to codify their corpus juris to ensure consistency in law.
В 19 веке многие европейские страны начали кодифицировать свой corpus juris, чтобы обеспечить согласованность в законе.
The debate over the interpretation of the corpus juris continues to influence modern legal practices.
While "corpus juris" itself is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions, it forms a part of the legal lexicon and may appear in various legal idioms when discussing law and statutes. Here are some idiomatic contexts involving the concept of a body of law:
Discussing the law, the lawyer always adheres to "the letter of the law."
"In accordance with the law" - Means acting in a way that complies with the legal requirements.
We must complete the project in accordance with the law to avoid issues with the corpus juris.
"Rule of law" - The principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to the law.
"Corpus juris" is derived from Latin, where "corpus" means "body" and "juris" means "of law." This phrase has historical significance in legal contexts, often used in relation to collections of legal texts or systems.
Synonyms: - Body of law - Legal code - Legal framework - Jurisprudence
Antonyms: - Lawlessness - Anarchy - Chaos
This Latin term holds a fundamental position in legal discussions and reflects the organized structure of law within societies.