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Amalphitan Code

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

Definition:
A compilation of marine laws of countries surrounding the Mediterranean, made in the 11th century.
Amalphitan Code

Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

Definition:
A collection of sea-laws, compiled about the end of the eleventh century, by the people of Amalphi. It consists of the laws on maritime subjects, which were or had been in force in countries bordering on the Mediterranean; and was for a long time received as authority in those countries. Azuni; Wharton.