The Roman sumptuary law, the Lex Oppia, which restricts not only a woman's wealth, but also her display of wealth, is repealed despite consul Marcus Porcius Cato's strong opposition.
Den romerska lyxlagen Lex Oppia, som inte enbart begränsar kvinnors äganderätt, men också deras möjlighet att visa upp sin rikedom, upphävs trots konsul Catos starka motstånd.