Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Ancient History |
Editors | Andrew Erskine, David B. Hollander, Arietta Papaconstantinou |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons Ltd |
Pages | 1 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781444338386 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781405179355 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2021 |
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.