This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1919 edition. Excerpt: ... JUSTICE JUSTICE IN THE STATE The word justice has two senses, which, for that matter, are related. It signifies the idea or sentiment of right or law; it also denotes the institution which is destined to secure the respect of the law in a society. You have seen statues or pictures which represent ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1919 edition. Excerpt: ... JUSTICE JUSTICE IN THE STATE The word justice has two senses, which, for that matter, are related. It signifies the idea or sentiment of right or law; it also denotes the institution which is destined to secure the respect of the law in a society. You have seen statues or pictures which represent Justice as symbolically personified; as a woman of robust build, with solemn countenance; in one hand she holds a balance, in the other a sword: the balance to weigh that which, in a conflict of interests, is due to each of the opponents; the sword to show that at need the might of the public will constrain the citizen to observe the decisions of Justice. The establishment of a good judicial system is a vital necessity to every organized society. How could we leave men to settle their private quarrels among themselves by violence or feuds? How could we leave the care of pursuing and chastising the guilty to the victims of a crime or their relatives? The State must early have understood that it not only had the power, but that it was its duty to institute a social code of justice, to protect individual rights, and to defend the collectivity itself against criminals. Ancient France: Diversity Of Laws. In ancient France the law was very variable and the system of jurisdiction which applied them was no less so. Under the Frankish monarchy there were, it is true, certain laws which were imposed upon all the subjects of the King: they were those contained in the capitularies of the kings; but in general the laws were different according to the race of those subject to them. Later, in the provinces, local customs sprang up which almost everywhere obliterated the ancient codes. Roman law, whose might and grandeur had at first remained intact, was no...
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN:
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Very good. 4th Impression. Tiny inked ownership on front free page and dated 15 Oct. 1918. No DJ. Spine top fraying. Bottom spine edge beginning to fray. Gilt titles on front and spine. Binding is tight. Some foxing to end papers. Author was the President of France 1912-1920. 376pp.
