Edict
Defined in 1 dictionary — Bouvier (1839)
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
perpetual, is the title of a compilation of all the edicts. This collection was made by Salvius Julianus, a jurist who was selected by the emperor Adrian for the purpose, and who performed his task with credit to himself. EE, in the termination of words, has a passive signification, usually denoting the person to whom an act is done; as the grantee, he to whom a grant is made, the donee, he to whom a gift is made; the lessee, he to whom a lease is made. Vide Litt. s. 57; 2 Bl. Com. 140.