What was a major difference between older traditional Roman law and the Twelve Tables?

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Roman law extended all of the Roman empire.

Roman law extended all of the Roman empire.

Roman law only addressed law in the city of Rome proper.

Roman law only addressed law in the city of Rome proper.

Roman law was commonly interpreted by patricians.

Roman law was commonly interpreted by patricians.

Roman law was written down but the Twelve Tables weren’t.

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The major difference between older traditional Roman law and the Twelve Tables is that Roman law was commonly interpreted by patricians. The Twelve Tables were one of the first codifications of Roman law that made legal principles more accessible and standardized for all citizens, reducing the patricians' exclusive control over legal interpretation.

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