the Hammurabi code provides what
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The Hammurabi code provides a set of laws and punishments that governed ancient Babylonian society. These laws covered various aspects of daily life including property rights, trade regulations, marriage and family laws, and crimes and punishments. The code is considered one of the earliest known legal systems and its aim was to provide justice and maintain order within the society. The laws were based on the principles of strict retaliation and deterrence, with the punishments often corresponding to the severity of the crime committed.