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βThe sovereign is not bound by the laws.
(Princeps legibus solutus est.)β
(Princeps legibus solutus est.)β
βTo live honorably, to harm no one, to give to each his own.
(Honeste vivere, alterum non laedere, suum cuique tribuere.)β
(Honeste vivere, alterum non laedere, suum cuique tribuere.)β
βJustice is the constant and perpetual will to render to every man his due.
(Iustitia est constans et perpetua voluntas ius suum cuique tribuendi.)β
(Iustitia est constans et perpetua voluntas ius suum cuique tribuendi.)β
βWhat pleases the prince has the force of law.
(Quod principi placuit legis habet vigorem.)
• Alternative translation: βWhat pleases the emperor becomes enforceable law.ββ
(Quod principi placuit legis habet vigorem.)
• Alternative translation: βWhat pleases the emperor becomes enforceable law.ββ