Code of Laws of the Chinese Dynasty: Great Yuan Tongzhi Regulations and Formats

Author: Guo Chengwei
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: The Da Yuan Tong Zhi Tiao Ge is an important part of the Da Yuan Tong Zhi, which is a relatively complete and systematic feudal legal code of the Yuan Dynasty. As a component of the Da Yuan Tong Zhi, the Da Yuan Tong Zhi Tiao Ge includes nineteen (fragments) such as the Hu Ling (Household Ordinance), Xue Ling (Education Ordinance), Xuanju (Electoral Ordinance), Junfang (Military Defense Ordinance), Yizhi (Ceremonial Ordinance), Yufu (Clothing Ordinance), Luling (Salary Ordinance), Cangwu (Warehouse Ordinance), Tianling (Agricultural Ordinance), Fuyi (Tax Ordinance), Guansi (Customs Ordinance), Buya (Criminal Pursuit Ordinance), Shangling (Reward Ordinance), Yiyao (Medical Ordinance), Jianing (Temporary Stay Ordinance), Liling (Divorce Ordinance), Sengdao (Buddhist and Taoist Ordinance), and Yingxian (Construction Ordinance). Generally, each item or case is addressed individually, or each matter is governed by a specific ordinance, used to supplement the shortcomings of imperial decrees and resolve comprehensive civil and criminal disputes. It is noteworthy that the Da Yuan Tong Zhi Tiao Ge not only preserves the legal traditions, customs, and even linguistic habits of the ethnic majority but also incorporates the legal contents of the Tang and Song dynasties, adapted to the changing needs of Yuan Dynasty social life, giving it distinct characteristics.
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