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“For a man's house is his castle, et domus sua cuique tutissimum refugium [and one's home is the safest refuge to everyone].”

Quote by Edward Coke

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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. more

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