The name commonly given to a code made for the government of the army. The act of April 10, 1806, 2 Story’s Laws U. S. 992, contains the rules and articles by which the armies of the United States shall be governed. The act of April 23, 1800, 1 Story’s L. U. S. 761, contains the rules and regulations for the government of the navy of the United States.
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