law
Lex Valeria de provocatione
law of appeal
also: law of appeal, right of appeal
The Valerian law granting a citizen the right of appeal (provocatio) to the people against a magistrate's sentence; a cornerstone of Republican liberty.
Reading notes
- The History of Rome, Book 2 §8 appeal to the people
The Valerian law granting the right of appeal (provocatio) to the people against a magistrate's sentence, a foundation of Republican liberty.
- The History of Rome, Book 10 §9 law concerning appeal
The Valerian law on provocatio, a citizen's right of appeal to the people against a magistrate's sentence.