Definition of Basileus

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Basileus
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    A king. See 1 Bl. Comm. 242.

  • Basileus
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    A Greek word, meaning "king " A title assumed by the emperors of the Eastern Roman Empire. It is used by Justinian in some of the Novels; and is said to have been applied to the English kings before the Conquest. See 1 Bl. Comm. 242.