市し民みん法ほう

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.

• ローマの市し民みん法ほうは、後のちのヨーロッパ法ほうに大おおきな影えい響きょうを与あたえた。

  The jus civile of Rome had a great influence on later European law.

noun

civil law

General term for civil law as opposed to criminal law, or the legal system based on Roman law. Used in modern legal contexts.

• 市し民みん法ほうと刑けい法ほうは区く別べつされる。

  Civil law and criminal law are distinguished.