Roman Empire
What was the weakness in the Roman empire's laws of succession?
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Jill W
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The greatest weakness in the law of succession can be found when the throne, which passed from father to son, was without a legal, male heir. If the empire lacked a male heir, the empire would became a chaotic, bloody struggle, in which, the strongest contender would take the throne.