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Parental Rights in Justinian by Nothando Ngwenya is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The status and form of the family has evolved significantly over time in Roman law. Originally, the pater familias, or head of household, had complete power (patria potestas) over family members and property. This included the right of life and death over children. Over time, as commerce replaced agriculture, laws began restricting the power of the pater familias. Further changes were made under Emperor Constantine and especially Justinian, including banning marriage against a child

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Nothando Ngwenya

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