WOMAN AND COHABITATION IN THE ROMAN SOCIETY

Authors

  • Mª Dolores Parra Martín
Keywords: Woman, concubinage, matrimony, affectio maritalis, emancipation, justae nuptiae

Abstract

Concubinage was in Roman Law the regular union between a man and a woman without affectio maritalis. It must not get confused with a marriage situation. On the other hand the concept of stability distinguishes it what will be a simple sexual relation. It was not punished by law, being admitted into the social conscience of the epoch.The matrimonial laws of Augusto, Lex Iulia et Papia Poppaea, Lex Iulia de Adulteriis, contributed to its diffusion. During the clasical period the concubinage was no object of juridica regulation, althought it were so with the christians emperors. Take place a evolution in the conception of concubinage and will culminate with an advantageous treatment and a greater comparison respect to the married state.

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Author Biography

Mª Dolores Parra Martín

Profesora Ayudante de Derecho Romano
Universidad de Murcia
Published
07-04-2009
How to Cite
Parra Martín, M. D. (2009). WOMAN AND COHABITATION IN THE ROMAN SOCIETY. Annals of Law, 23, 239–248. Retrieved from https://revistas.um.es/analesderecho/article/view/56911
Issue
Vol. 23 (2005)
Section
Varia
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