The set of laws created by Napoleon eliminated what?

The set of laws created by Napoleon, known primarily as the Napoleonic Code, had a significant impact on social structure, particularly in relation to the estate system. The estate system, which categorized society into distinct groups based on wealth and privilege (such as the clergy, nobles, and commoners), was a characteristic feature of pre-revolutionary France. With the establishment of the Napoleonic Code, legal equality was established, and privileges based on such social hierarchies were abolished. This reform aimed to create a unified legal framework that applied equally to all citizens, thereby eliminating any legal distinctions that had been based on the old estate system.

As a result, the code not only reformed the laws governing personal and property rights but also contributed to a broader transformation in society by promoting meritocracy and the idea of citizens being subject to the same laws, regardless of their previous status. These changes were part of Napoleon's broader ambitions to modernize France and stabilize governance following the chaos of the Revolution.