1. A complete digest or compendium of laws; especially, the Digest of Roman law compiled under the emperor Justinian in the 6th century.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to Justinian's Digest; Legal/historical term; Plural form; singular is 'pandect'
2. A comprehensive treatise or complete collection of information on a subject.
Usage: Figurative or general use; Rare in modern usage

Examples

• The Pandects of Justinian remain a foundational text in civil law systems.
• Legal scholars study the Pandects to understand Roman legal principles.
• The emperor commissioned the Pandects to unify and clarify existing laws.
• Medieval jurists relied heavily on the Pandects for legal interpretation.
• The Pandects influenced the development of law codes throughout Europe.