Legal Definitions - stillicidium

Definition:Eavesdropping in Roman law.

Example: If someone intentionally listens to a private conversation between two people without their consent, it is considered stillicidium.

Explanation: Stillicidium refers to the act of secretly listening to someone's conversation without their knowledge or consent. This was considered a violation of privacy in Roman law. For example, if someone overhears a private conversation between two people by hiding behind a wall or door, they are committing stillicidium.