Question

What do you know about the civil code of 1804 ?

Answer 1

The Napoleonic Code is also called the "French Civil Code of 1804" defined the concept of equality before the law and also secured the right to property. This code abolished the feudal system and freed peasants from serfdom and manorial dues as well as improvement in the Transport and communication systems.

Answer 2

Answer:

The civil code of 1804, is also known as the Napoleonic code. Many of the provisions of this code are still used in the Constitutions of many countries.

Some of its provisions are:-

1) Feudal system was abolished.

2) Equality before the law.

3) Right to property was granted.

4) Serfdoms and manorial dues were abolished. (Serfdom means the state of being a feudal labourer.)

5) All privileges based on birth were abolished.