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Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales

Edward Coke was a leading legal thinker and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales in the 17th century. He played a crucial role in the history of English law, particularly in the development of common law. Coke is renowned for his profound understanding of the law and extensive legal reforms.

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“The Law ... is perfection of reason.”

Reason Law Perfection

Author:Edward Coke

“Reason is the life of the law; nay, the common law itself is nothing else but reasonThe law, which is perfection of reason.”

Reason Law Common Perfection In-laws Common Law

Author:Edward Coke

“And the law, that is the perfection of reason, cannot suffer anything that is inconvenient.”

Reason Law Suffering Perfection Inconvenient

Book:The First Part of the Institutes of the Laws of England, Or, A Commentary Upon Littleton: Not the Name of the Author Only, But of the Law Itself

Source: The First Part of the Institutes of the Laws of England, Or, A Commentary Upon Littleton: Not the Name of the Author Only, But of the Law Itself