The Code of Justinian, also known as the Corpus Juris Civilis, was a comprehensive collection of laws and legal interpretations compiled under the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century. It aimed to consolidate and organize centuries of Roman law, making it more accessible and understandable for legal practitioners and citizens. The Code consists of four main parts: the Codex, which contains imperial constitutions; the Digest, summarizing legal writings; the Institutes, serving as a textbook for law students; and the Novellae, which includes new laws enacted after the Codex. This legal framework significantly influenced the development of modern legal systems in Europe.