The Twelve Tables
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The Twelve tables.
This was the first written code of law in Rome.
Many people wanted a written law code because the people of Rome didn't want to be punished for laws they didn't even know that existed.
The Law of the Twelve Tables was Rome' first written and published code of law.
Yes, they are both examples of early written laws.
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Another name for a written law is a "statute."
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A written law that is passed by legislation is called a statute law. These laws vary from the common laws that are judge made.
The first written Roman code of laws was the Law of the Twelve Tablets, which was compiled in 451 BC and 450 BC. The laws were inscribed on twelve bronze tablets and put on display at the forum.
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