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laws of Wisby

A code of maritime customs and decisions adopted on the island of Gothland (in the Baltic Sea), where Wisby was the principal port. ( Most scholars believe that this code postdates the laws of 0leron. The code was influential throughout northern Europe. - Also spelled laws of Wisbuy. - Also termed Gothland sea laws.