formularum
Formularum is a Latin word that translates to "formula" or "form" in English. In a historical context, particularly within Roman law and administration, formularum referred to the standardized legal formulas or templates used in the procedure of the Roman courts. These formulas were crucial for outlining the specific legal claims and defenses presented to a judge, known as the *iudex*.
The formulary system, or *formula processus*, developed during the late Roman Republic and continued through the
The formula typically included several key components: an instruction to the judge (e.g., "If it appears that