Code Napoleon

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The law of France is, virtually, the Code Napoléon.

From The Turquoise Cup, and, the Desert by Smith, Arthur Cosslett

Code Napoléon: simplicity and advantages of, as compared with       English criminal law.

From After Waterloo: Reminiscences of European Travel 1815-1819 by Frye, Major W. E

The discontent was so widespread indeed that some concessions had to be made, such as the retention of the Code Napoléon.

From German Culture Past and Present by Bax, Ernest Belfort

The most lasting result of his genius is no military glory, but the Code Napoléon.

From The Pleasures of Life by Lubbock, John, Sir

Active work on the Code Napoléon begun, and part of the civil code promulgated.

From The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 1 March 1906 by Various