The "Laws of Æthelbert" are a set of legal codes established by Æthelbert, the King of Kent, around the year 602 AD. These laws are among the earliest written legal codes in England and were influenced by both Christian principles and existing Germanic traditions. They aimed to regulate various aspects of daily life, including property rights, marriage, and criminal offenses. The laws were recorded in Old English and are significant for their role in the development of English law. They provide insight into the social structure and values of early medieval society, reflecting the importance of justice and order in the kingdom.