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penal code

NOUN
Napoleonic code
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The government says it will focus on tax, labor and penal code reforms in the coming extraordinary session of Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal

Schmidt and the company are accused of violating the California Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act, and a section of the state penal code that prohibits wiretapping.

From Los Angeles Times

The amendment to the penal code, demanded by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and approved by the National Security Committee, was approved by 39 votes to 16.

From Barron's

Mexico's 32 states and Mexico City, which is a federal entity, all have their own penal codes.

From Barron's

The National Security Committee approved the amendment to the penal code, which will now be passed onto the parliament for its first reading.

From Barron's