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Lex Bretoisa: The old law of the Britons and the law of the Welsh Marches.
Lex Burgundionum: The law of the Burgundians, which was first written down around 495 AD.
Lex Bretoisa is an old law that was followed by the ancient Britons and the people living in the Marches of Wales.
Example: The Lex Bretoisa was used to settle disputes and make decisions about property ownership in ancient Britain and Wales.
Lex Burgundionum is a law that was first published around A.D. 495 and was followed by the Burgundians.
Example: The Lex Burgundionum was used to govern the Burgundian people and their society, including matters related to marriage, inheritance, and property ownership.