Definition: Napoleonic Code (scroll down for answer)       Definition: Napoleonic Code Napoleon crowned himself Emperor in 1804 (he placed the crown on his own head rather than have the pope put it there). To legislate for the Empire, a legal code was named for him. Although the code gave equal rights to all men under the law, it limited freedom of speech. Furthermore, women's rights were decreased and male dominance was proclaimed. Click here for next flash card.      Back to eFlashcard headquarters