Justinian I ―― The Digest of Justinian
§4.2.2.pr
- Source
- Digesta Iustiniani Augusti. Mommsen, Theodor & Krueger, Paul, editors. Berlin: Weidmann, 1870.
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Paulus' definition of "force" (uis) is presented, defining it as an irresistible onset of a superior power.
[PAULUS libro primo sententiarum.]
[PAULUS, Opinions, book 1]
§4.2.2.pr
Uis autem est maioris rei1 impetus, qui repelli non potest.2
Force, moreover, is the onset of a stronger force which cannot be repelled.
Syntax notes2 items
- 4.2.2.prmaioris rei
The noun res (thing, matter) here abstractly denotes "force" or "power," and combined with the comparative maioris, it refers to a "superior power" that overcomes resistance.
- 4.2.2.prqui repelli non potest
The antecedent of the relative pronoun qui (masculine singular nominative) is the masculine noun impetus, not the subject of the sentence uis (feminine) nor the preceding rei (feminine).
Translated by Gemini 3.5 Flash (published 2026-07-13)urn:cts:latinLit:phi2806.phi002.humanitext-lat1:4.2.2.pr