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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.

Mentioned in 2 works (5 total)

The History of Rome, Book 2 history · 2 mentions
The History of Rome, Book 3 history · 3 mentions

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