Under Roman Law, the Father Has the Power of Life

question 65

Multiple Choice

Under Roman law, the father has the power of life and death over his children and could kill, mutilate, sell, or offer them as a sacrifice.This is known as:

• A)patria potestas.
• B)intergenerational transmission of violence.
• C)neglect.
• D)sexual solicitation.

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