Catch-all statutes have a long history in the penal code in ancient China.

中国古代成文刑法典中的概括性禁律源远流长。

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The laws of Tang dynasty strictly stipulated the outlay of market, using the penal code to administrate, which was the reflection of the favour of agriculture over commercials.

唐律对市场的设置有严格的限制，用严厉的刑事法规对市场进行管理，这是中国古代传统的重农抑商政策在唐律中的反映。

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The punishments for robbery and murder are prescribed in the penal code.

对抢劫和凶杀的惩罚在刑法中有明文规定。

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Three months later, the laws were repealed by the state Legislature and removed from the penal code.

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