law
Lex Cincia
the Cincian law
also: lex Cincia, legem Cinciam, the Cincian law
The lex Cincia de donis et muneribus (204 BC), which barred advocates from taking fees and capped the size of gifts; here invoked over whether Cicero may accept the gift of Servius Claudius's library.
Reading notes
- Ad Atticum 1.20 §7 by the Cincian law
The lex Cincia de donis et muneribus (204 BC) restricted gifts, especially to advocates; Cicero is reassured by Atticus's agent Cincius that the law permits him to accept the gift of Servius Claudius's library.
- Cato the Elder, On Old Age §10 the Cincian law on gifts and fees
The lex Cincia de donis et muneribus (204 BC) forbade advocates to take fees or large gifts for pleading cases, and capped private gifts. Fabius Maximus spoke in its support.