Ius gentium is Latin for "law of peoples". Latin ( lingua Latīna, laˈtiːna is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It was the body of common laws that applied to foreigners, and their dealings with Roman citizens. The Praetores Peregrini were the individuals who had jurisdiction over cases involving citizens and foreigners. Praetor was a title granted by the government of Ancient Rome to men acting in one of two official capacities the commander of an Army, either before