In the former, the article 34 of Goseibai-shikimoku (code for conduct for samurai) stated 'Regardless of rape or adultery, an adulterer shall forfeit a half of his shoryo (territory) and be banned from entering government service. |
前者においては御成敗式目の34条において、「姦夫は強姦・和姦を問わずに所領の半分を没収し、出仕を止め。 |