Section 245: Homicide and wounds and blows under lawful authority
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245. Homicide and wounds and blows under lawful authority
II n’y a ni crime ni délit, lorsque There is neither crime nor misdel’homicide, les blessures et les coups meanour, where homicide, wounds
étaient ordonnés par la loi et com- or blows are ordered by law, and
mandés par l’autorité légitime. commanded by lawful authority.
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- Is a killing or injury committed under a lawful order and authority a crime?