The Napoleonic Code, established in 1804, is one of the most influential documents in the history of civil law. It revolutionized the legal systems in France and influenced many other jurisdictions worldwide.
This code implemented many modern legal reforms, such as the abolition of feudalism and affirmed the legal rights of individuals over collective traditional laws.
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The influence of the Napoleonic Code spread across Europe and the Americas!
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