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What is Lex mercatoria?
A body of commercial law used by merchants in medieval Europe
How was Lex mercatoria enforced?
Through a system of merchant courts along the main trade routes
What did Lex mercatoria emphasize?
Contractual freedom and inalienability of property
What was the purpose of Lex mercatoria?
To provide a leveled framework for conducting transactions
How did Lex mercatoria evolve?
Similar to English common law as a system of custom and best practice
Test your knowledge of medieval commercial law with this quiz on Lex Mercatoria, also known as the Law Merchant. Explore its evolution, enforcement, and integration into the legal systems of Europe during the medieval period.
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