Code Napoléon is adopted as French civil law.

The Napoleonic Code, officially known as the Code Civil des Français, was enacted in 1804 under the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte and remains one of the most influential legal systems in history. It aimed to replace the complex and inconsistent laws of pre-revolutionary France with a clear, accessible, and uniform legal framework based on principles of equality before the law, secular authority, and individual rights. The code abolished feudal privileges, standardized property rights, and reinforced patriarchal authority within the family. It also established legal clarity by codifying civil law into systematic statutes, making justice more predictable. While it promoted legal equality, it notably limited rights for women and reinforced male dominance in family and social structures. The Napoleonic Code’s influence extended beyond France, shaping legal systems in Europe, Latin America, and parts of the Middle East, laying the foundation for modern civil law traditions worldwide.