Adeia

Alberto Esu, Elisabetta Poddighe

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Abstract

The Greek term adeia means literally "absence of fear" and in Athenian Law indicates a special authorization or immunity from prosecution. The Athenian Assembly granted adeia to authorize deliberation on an entrenched piece of legislation, and about atimoi and public debtors or to confer immunity from legal prosecution in criminal investigation.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Ancient History
EditorsAndrew Erskine, David B. Hollander, Arietta Papaconstantinou
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons Ltd
Pages1
ISBN (Electronic)9781444338386
ISBN (Print)9781405179355
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

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