Infamia Its Place in Roman Public and Private Law

Infamia Its Place in Roman Public and Private Law is a scholarly book written by A. H. J. Greenidge that explores the concept of infamia in ancient Roman law. The book delves into the legal and social implications of infamia, which was a form of legal disability that could be imposed on individuals who engaged in certain types of behavior deemed socially unacceptable. Greenidge examines the various ways in which infamia was used in both public and private law, and how it affected the lives of those who were subject to it. The book also explores the relationship between infamia and other legal concepts in Roman law, such as the ius honorarium and the lex Cornelia de sicariis et veneficis. Overall, Infamia Its Place in Roman Public and Private Law is a comprehensive study of an important aspect of ancient Roman law that sheds light on the social and legal norms of the time.1894. Contents: On the Meaning of Existimatio; On the Meaning of Infamia; The Censorian Infamia and Its Developments; The Praetorian Infamia and Its Developments; Later History of the Infamia; Effects of the Developed Conception of Infamia; Infamia in Its Application to Women; Modes of Extinguishing Infamia; and Modified Forms of Disqualification Based on Character and Standing. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.