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Theodosian Code

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Theodosian Code. A collection of Roman imperial constitutions of general application from the time of Constantine to that of Theodosius II. Assembled and edited on Theodosius' instructions, it was promulgated in 438. It was still accepted as authoritative in the W. even after it had been superseded in the E. by Justinian.

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