At the end of Louis XV's reign, the "Maupeou parlements" newly created by the king's chief minister:

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The "Maupeou parlements" were part of a reform by Chancellor Maupeou under Louis XV, aimed at curbing the power of the traditional parlements. These new courts were staffed with judges who were appointed by the king and were salaried officials, unlike the traditional system where judges bought their positions. One of the key features of these courts was that the judges were indeed forbidden to reject government edicts, making them more compliant with royal authority.

At the End of Louis XV's Reign, the "Maupeou Parlements