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Lex Atinia: A law in ancient Rome that said if someone stole something, they couldn't keep it even if they had it for a long time. This law was made in the 2nd century BC.
Definition: Lex Atinia is a law in Roman law that states that a prescriptive right cannot be acquired in stolen property. This law was enacted in the late third or early second century B.C. It is also known as Atinian law.
Example: If someone steals a car and sells it to another person, the new owner cannot claim ownership of the car under the Lex Atinia law. Even if the new owner has possessed the car for a long time, they cannot acquire a prescriptive right to it because it was stolen property.
The Lex Atinia law is important in protecting the rights of the original owner of stolen property. It ensures that stolen property cannot be acquired through possession or use over time.