noun
jus civile; civil law of ancient Rome
Historical term referring specifically to the legal code of ancient Rome. Used in academic or historical contexts.
ローマの市民法は、後のヨーロッパ法に大きな影響を与えた。
The jus civile of Rome had a great influence on later European law.
noun
General term for civil law as opposed to criminal law, or the legal system based on Roman law. Used in modern legal contexts.
市民法と刑法は区別される。
Civil law and criminal law are distinguished.
ローマ法 is a broader term for Roman law, while 市民法 specifically refers to the jus civile.
Compound of 市民 (citizen) and 法 (law). The term is a direct translation of the Latin 'jus civile'.