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In [[Roman law]], '''Lex Hortensia''' ([[287 BCE]]) was the final result of the long [[social class|class]] struggle between [[patrician]]s and [[plebeian]]s. This [[law]] meant that [[plebiscite]]s approved by the plebeian assemblies gained the status of law, and were binding for all. Lex Hortensia was named after the |
In [[Roman law]], '''Lex Hortensia''' ([[287 BCE]]) was the final result of the long [[social class|class]] struggle between [[patrician]]s and [[plebeian]]s. This [[law]] meant that [[plebiscite]]s approved by the plebeian assemblies gained the status of law, and were binding for all. Lex Hortensia was named after the dictator who was appointed to deal with the secession of the plebeians, Quintus Hortensia. |
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Other laws concerning the status of plebeians were: |
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In Roman law, Lex Hortensia (287 BCE) was the final result of the long class struggle between patricians and plebeians. This law meant that plebiscites approved by the plebeian assemblies gained the status of law, and were binding for all. Lex Hortensia was named after the dictator who was appointed to deal with the secession of the plebeians, Quintus Hortensia.
Other laws concerning the status of plebeians were:
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