Legal Definitions - Lombard law

Lombard law is a type of customary law that originated from the Germanic people called the Lombards. It is based on a code called the Edict of Rothar, which was published in A.D. 643. The code was written in Latin and was more complete than other Germanic laws at the time.

For example, if a person committed a crime under Lombard law, they would have to pay a fine or compensation to the victim or their family. This is similar to modern-day restitution.

Lombard law was important because it helped establish a legal system for the Lombard people and influenced the development of other legal systems in Europe.