Lex Aelia et Fufia

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Lex Aelia et Fufia (The Aelian Law and the Fufian Law) were laws established in ancient Rome during the late 1st century BC. The presumed subject of this legislation was the extension of the right of "obnuntiatio", that is, reporting unfavorably concerning the omens observed at the Legislative Assemblies, thus forcing an end to public business until the next lawful day. This right, previously reserved to the College of Augurs, was extended to all of the magistrates, thus denying a key political advantage to politicians who were members of that College.^[1]

[edit] Relevant articles

• Roman Law
• List of Roman laws

[edit] External links

• The Roman Law Library, incl. Leges
• Entry from Harry Thurston Peck, "Harpers Dictionary of Classical Antiquities" (from the Perseus Project)

[edit] References

1. ^ Lily Ross Taylor, Party Politics in the Age of Caesar" (1948)