If a man's wife be surprised (in flagrante delicto) with another man, both shall be tied and thrown into the water, but the husband may pardon his wife and the king his slaves.
Babylonian king, code of laws
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Controversial"If a man steals an ox, a sheep, an ass, a pig, or a boat, from a god or the palace, he shall pay thirtyfold. If he steals from a private citizen, he shall pay tenfold. If the thief has nothing with wh…"
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