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2023 | 8 | 92-108

Article title

Defensor civitatis. Późnorzymski organ ochrony prawnej

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Defensor civitatis. Legal protection authority in the later Roman Empire

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EN
In the 4th century, an official with the title defensor civitatis became widespread in the Roman Empire. His task was to protect the poor from administrative injustices. Noteworthy were his powers regarding taxation, which served the state’s fiscal goals by protecting sources of tax revenue. Initially, the defensor enjoyed a certain level of independence, but over time the position became subordinated to the local elites. In the 5th and 6th centuries, the original function of this official was distorted.

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Publication order reference

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Biblioteka Nauki
26731688

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