law of majestas

noun

Any of several Ancient Roman laws of the Republican and Imperial periods that dealt with crimes against the Roman people, state, or emperor.

Meanings

nounlaw of majestas (plural laws of majestas)

plural laws of majestas

  1. historicallawAny of several Ancient Roman laws of the Republican and Imperial periods that dealt with crimes against the Roman people, state, or emperor.
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