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Princeps Legibus Solutus Est

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

The emperor is free from laws. Dig. 1. 3. 31; Halifax, Anal, pref. vi., vii., note.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

The ruler is exempt from the laws.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

The emperor is released from the laws; is not bound by the laws. Dig. 1, 3, 31.