PANDECTS

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P(3) A(1) N(1) D(2) E(1) C(3) T(1) S(1)
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Definition

noun
  1. Usually in the plural form Pandects: a compendium or digest of writings on Roman law divided in 50 books, compiled in the 6th century C.E. by order of the Eastern Roman emperor Justinian I (c. 482–565).
  2. (by extension) Also in the plural form pandects: a comprehensive collection of laws; specifically, the whole body of law of a country; a legal code.
  3. (by extension) A treatise or similar work that is comprehensive as to a particular topic; specifically a manuscript of the entire Bible.

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