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PRZAFECTUS VIGILUM

Categories: Criminal Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

Lat. In Roman law. The chief officer of the night watch. His jurisdiction extended to certain offenses affecting the public peace, and even to larcenies; but he could inflict only slight: punishments. Colg. Rom. Civil Law, § 2395.:
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.