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A quick definition of surdus:
Term: surdus
Definition: Surdus is a Latin word used in Roman law to refer to a person who is completely deaf. In the past, a person who was both deaf and mute was not allowed to make a will, but this law was changed by Justinian.
A more thorough explanation:
Term: SurdusDefinition: In ancient Rome, a surdus was a person who was completely deaf. They were not able to hear or speak. According to the law, a surdus was not allowed to make a will until the time of Justinian, who changed the law.
Example: In ancient Rome, a surdus would not have been able to hear the sounds of the city or communicate with others through speech. This made it difficult for them to participate in society and carry out certain tasks, such as making a will. Justinian's change in the law allowed surdi to have the same legal rights as others.