CIVITAS

Categories: International Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Civil Law

Lat. In the Roman law. Any body of people living under the same laws; a state. Jus civitatis, the law of a state; civil law. Inst. 1, 2,1, 2. Civitates federate, towns in alliance with Rome, and considered to be free. Butl. Hor. Jur. 29.

Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.