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Licet iuris - Gefecht um die Macht zwischen Kaiser und Papst
Licet iuris - Battle for Power between Emperor and Pope

Author(s): Sebastian Krafzik
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
Published by: STS Science Centre Ltd
Keywords: Licet iuris; Emperor Louis IV.; approbation; inauguration.

Summary/Abstract: The political episode of the Middle Ages was marked by the tension between papacy and empire. In the dispute about the supremacy of institutions, there was a particularly sharp conflict about the inauguration. The apostolic Church claimed for itself to confirm and to crown the emperor selected. The kingdom, however, wanted to absolve from this influence of the church. Emperor Louis IV had a particularly large share with this debate. With his decree licet iuris papal approval should now come to an end. This paper provides a closer look at this law and examines its previous interpretation critically. Firstly the reproduction and translation of the main part of the decree are given, followed by a historical classification and the actual exegesis. Finally an insight on the historical significance of licet juris is discussed.

  • Issue Year: 2/2011
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 6-10
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: German