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1. Yuan Dynasty

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   The Khan held ultimate authority, often issuing decrees (Yuan Dian) which were transcribed onto lacquered copper plates before being distributed. The philosophical underpinnings of Yuan administration, especially concerning law and order, leaned heavily toward codified pragmatism, favoring swift, visible retribution over drawn-out legal precedent.
   The Department of State Affairs/) (Xingfa Yuan…