#codification

[whats-in-a-sentence]

Thus, as well as an ocean of storms and a sea of tranquility, there is a bay of dew (Sinus Roris) and a bay of rainbows (Sinus Iridum), a marsh of decay (Palus Putredinus) and a lake of dreams (Lacus Somniorum).*

* The International Astronomical Union, which takes care of such things, codified the remit of sea naming to characteristics of water and states of mind. When the Soviet Union was adamant that one of the seas its Luna 3 probe discovered on the far side was to be called Mare Moscoviense, diplomatic ingenuity allowed is on the basis that "Moscow is a state of mind".

"The Moon: A History for the Future" - Oliver Morton

[agentfascinateur]

Dear Palestine,

It's important for those able at this time to be dispassionate, to start legislating. Why? So as to not give Israelis an "out", by really inhabiting the public legal sphere and make it a labyrinth that they will lose themselves into while trying to withdraw and try to wash their hands of what they have done.

After the ICJ ruling, I posted here 8 starting points. The important thing is to outlaw Israeli presence on Palestinian soil. But also, there needs to be a price, a liability, for every national cultural treasure, every farm and future losses of revenue, and of course every home - that Israelis destroyed and will have to pay for. Otherwise, the financial aid you'll receive will be international loans that will enslave you.

Palestinian Law benefits from a body of precedents all the way from Roman Law, Ottoman Law to modern day. Use it. Gather your scholars, historians and lawyers and rise. Even prepare to sue the UK for historical reparations.

Throw the book.

- Agent Fascinateur

[auneth]

CHAT?? HELLO??? HEY BEAUTIFUL ARE YOU SINGLE? [his husband/enemy/actual soulmate/tortoise kills me]

[synthient]

Minor pet peeve I'm starting to develop with queer sff is when the pov character is granted magic infallible theydar

[tmarshconnors]

The Napoleonic Code

The Napoleonic Code, also known as the Civil Code of 1804, is one of Napoleon Bonaparte's most significant and enduring legacies. It is a comprehensive system of laws that aimed to reform and standardize the legal framework of France. Before the Napoleonic Code, France's legal system was a patchwork of regional laws, feudal customs, and royal edicts, which created inconsistency and confusion. The code had a profound impact on not only France but also many other countries, serving as a model for modern legal systems around the world.

Key Features of the Napoleonic Code:

Equality Before the Law:

The Napoleonic Code ensured legal equality for all male citizens, meaning that laws would apply equally to everyone, regardless of their birth, class, or wealth. This abolished the feudal privileges that had been enjoyed by the aristocracy under the old regime.

It established the principle that nobles, clergy, and commoners were all subject to the same laws.

Abolition of Feudalism:

The code abolished feudal obligations and privileges, including serfdom and manorial dues, ensuring that people were free from feudal bonds and that property rights were more clearly defined.

Civil Rights and Liberties:

The code affirmed individual rights, such as the right to own property, the freedom of contract, and the right to be free from arbitrary arrest and imprisonment.

It supported the idea of religious freedom, although it retained certain restrictions on freedom of the press and political dissent.

Property Rights:

The code placed a strong emphasis on the protection of private property. Property ownership was seen as a fundamental right, and the code established clear guidelines for acquiring, transferring, and inheriting property.

The inheritance laws introduced by the code were particularly significant: they established that property must be divided equally among all heirs (children) upon the death of a property owner, rather than allowing for primogeniture (where the eldest son inherits everything). This was intended to prevent the accumulation of wealth in the hands of a few families.

Secular Law:

The Napoleonic Code was secular, separating the legal system from the influence of the Catholic Church. It made civil marriage the only legally recognized form of marriage, and divorce was legalized, although with more restrictions than under earlier revolutionary laws.

Family Law and Patriarchy:

The code placed significant emphasis on the family, which Napoleon saw as the foundation of society. It gave fathers considerable authority over their children and wives.

Women were largely subordinate under the code. A wife was legally required to obey her husband, and her ability to manage property or engage in legal contracts was limited without her husband’s permission. Women also had fewer rights in divorce and child custody matters.

Codification and Clarity:

One of the Napoleonic Code’s most revolutionary aspects was its clarity and simplicity. Napoleon sought to replace the confusing and inconsistent legal systems of pre-revolutionary France with a single, coherent, and easily understandable legal framework.

The code is written in clear, accessible language, making it more understandable for the public, rather than being limited to legal professionals.

Merit-Based Society:

By ensuring equality before the law and abolishing hereditary privileges, the Napoleonic Code supported a merit-based society, where individuals could advance based on talent and achievement, rather than birth or status.

Influence of the Napoleonic Code:

The Napoleonic Code had a significant influence not only in France but also abroad. Napoleon implemented it in the territories he conquered, and its principles spread to parts of Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, and Spain. Over time, many other countries, including those in Latin America and parts of Africa and the Middle East, adopted or adapted aspects of the code into their own legal systems.

Global Legacy:

The Napoleonic Code is widely regarded as one of the most influential legal documents in the world. It served as the basis for civil law systems in many countries, particularly in continental Europe and Latin America.

Its emphasis on equality before the law, property rights, and a secular legal framework has shaped modern legal traditions in many countries. It is still the foundation of civil law in France and has been a model for legal codes around the world, particularly in countries with civil law systems, as opposed to common law systems (like the UK or the US).

The Napoleonic Code was a transformative legal document that codified the principles of the French Revolution—equality before the law, meritocracy, and secular governance—while also promoting a strong, centralized state and patriarchal family structure. Its impact extended far beyond Napoleon's reign, influencing modern legal systems across Europe and beyond, and it remains a foundational element of civil law to this day.

[frankensteincest]

I must say it’s delightful how so many statement givers loathe the Eye. part of it ofc is because being known is anathema to several of them*, but a considerable part of it is just that Elias and Gertrude were so good at what they did.

[troutfur]

One of these days I should geek out at you all about The Lais of Marie de France because even though at first it may not seem like Medieval Arthuriana has anything to do with WC, the introduction to the edition I read which talked about how Medieval literature conceived of authorship and the act of retelling was honestly foundational in developing my philosophy of art and storytelling and as such the influence is palpable.

[gaybabeyjailbreak]

Language 👏 is 👏 a 👏 tool 👏 of 👏 humans.

It doesn't have agency to evolve on its own, it doesn't grow, or change. It is changed and evolved. It is a tool, not an agent in any sense.

Peopel change the language to the vision they want, and that vision will be just as racist as the people that use it. Linguistic colonialism is a thing and white ticktockers are the current fking conquistadors.

Language doesn't work this way, that's like saying the intended function of hammers was exclusively to caving in heads or building crossess at KKK rallies.

“neopronouns are weird” every time i wake up there’s a 75% chance that everyone’s vocabulary has changed overnight. brother what is a gyatt

[ailelie]

Is "could of" our future?: The potential of AI in spellcheck to forecast shifts in word usage and spelling

...an article that I wish existed...

[theuniversallaws]

Codification

Codification is the process of compiling rules and laws into an orderly, formal code. The code is a systematic compilation of existing laws to be included in a legislative statute. It is a compilation of all the laws in force, including the enacted laws and case law, covering a complete legal system or a specific area. A code can make the formulation of legal principles and rules more concise,…

[amethyst-clusters]

This Max plot is validating all of my theories and I want you to know when my code backstory fic comes out I wrote the plot before this even started

Also spoilers for that fic in the tags fair warning

[cosmik-homo]

realizing in a 24 hour delay I implied Haplo can or should be british (By saying number 6 would make a good haplo voice). well, i am sad to say im so immersed in bri'ish tv i forgor. and also my point still stands vibewise. Six has Such A Delivery, to me. and ALSO if thats the price we needed to pay to protect the world from RP accent alfred, i would unhesitatingly pay it

[kindaweirdslightlyrandom]

People on this site act like war crimes were invented at the Geneva convention as if Hammurabi and the Mahabharata haven't existed for thousands of years

[downtofragglerock]

Oh thank god somebody finally did it

i make a lot of Parahumans fanart for someone who hasn't read Worm and is currently Not Enjoying Ward

[plaidos]

the assertion that there is such a thing as “binary trans woman privilege” is in itself a codification & deification of the gender binary, because it asserts that the “binary genders” are innate rather than constructed. but all gender is constructed. for trans women to be able to have a “binary trans woman privilege” that would entail “woman” is an acceptable thing for somebody assigned male at birth to be, which is obviously untrue.