Question

What was Napolenic code?

Answer 1

The Napolenic Code is the French civil code established under Napoleon I in 1804. It was drafted by a commission of four eminent jurists and entered into force on 21 March 1804. The Code, with its stress on clearly written and accessible law, was a major step in replacing the previous patchwork of feudal laws.

Answer 2

The Napoleonic Code ‒ is the French civil code established under Napoléon I in 1804. The code did not allow privileges based on birth (such as nobility).[1] It allowed freedom of religion.[1] It also set up a system of Civil service where government jobs would go to the most qualified.[1]