pandectist

== English == === Etymology === From pandect +‎ -ist. === Adjective === pandectist (not comparable) Pertaining to the Pandects compiled under the Roman emperor Justinian I. Pertaining to the German adaptation of Roman law in the early sixteenth century. ==== Translations ==== === Noun === pandectist (plural pandectists) An expert on the Pandects compiled under the Roman emperor Justinian I. A proponent or developer of a complete code of laws of a country, especially of the German pandestic law.