Code Napoléon
Americannoun
noun
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This prince sought to emulate the changes which had recently been made in France by dividing Cöthen into two departments and introducing the Code Napoléon.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Part 1, Slice 1 by Various
In all the lands annexed to France or included within the radius of Napoleon's direct influence, the forms and rights of feudalism and serfdom were abolished, and the social equalities embodied Code Napoléon were guaranteed.
From A Political and Social History of Modern Europe V.1. by Hayes, Carlton J. H.
No, there was only one example of the perfect style, and that was the Code Napoléon; for there alone everything was subordinated to the exact and complete expression of what was to be said.
From Books and Characters French and English by Strachey, Giles Lytton
They have a respect for the Code Napoléon, since they urgently ask for it.
From The Roman Question by About, Edmond
The law of France is, virtually, the Code Napoléon.
From The Turquoise Cup, and, the Desert by Smith, Arthur Cosslett
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