The largest category of laws in the Code of Hammurabi focused on
A) public officials' responsibilities.
B) the terms under which it is acceptable to retaliate against an injustice.
C) marriage and family.
D) the disparate rules for upper and lower class members of society.
E) military service obligations for male citizens.

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The largest category of laws in the Code of Hammurabi is focused on marriage and family, accounting for around one-third of the code. These laws cover topics such as dowries, inheritance, divorce, adultery, and the treatment of women and children.

The Largest Category of Laws in the Code of Hammurabi