Which ancient Italic language was the primary language of law and administration in the Roman Empire?
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Latin
Latin served as the 'lingua franca' of the Roman Empire, ensuring that legal codes and administrative records were standardized from Britain to North Africa. Although it is no longer a primary spoken language, it remains the foundation for Romance languages like Spanish and French. Interestingly, Latin is still the official language of the Vatican City today.
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- Which ancient Italic tongue was used to standardize administrative records and legal codes throughout the Roman Empire?