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When did the development of new Roman laws become popular?

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The development of new principles was especially vigorous after c.100 BC, an important source being the jus honorarium, i.e., the law of the praetors (chief magistrates). On assuming office the praetor announced the principles, sometimes novel, that would govern his decisions.

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