The Justinian Code, also known as the Corpus Juris Civilis, is a collection of laws and legal commentaries issued by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in 529-534 CE. While it is commonly referred to as the Justinian Code, there are several synonyms used to describe this significant legal document. Some of the alternative names for the Justinian Code include the Code of Justinian, the Civil Law of Justinian, and the Roman Code. These synonyms are often used interchangeably to refer to the same set of laws and rules that shaped legal systems throughout the world.