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A civil code is a codification of private law relating to property, family, and obligations.

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Origin Year
1804 1
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1. Civil code (Wikipedia)
  • Opening paragraph
    A civil code is a codification of private law relating to property, family, and obligations.
  • Section: European codes and influences on other continents
    Meanwhile, the French Napoleonic Code (Code Civil) was enacted in 1804 after only a few years of preparation.
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