prevoitale

Updated: August 20, 2026

It was the constant practice of the late Emperor to appoint, whenever it was necessary for the accomplishment of his own ends, what he denominated a COUR PREVOITALE a species of court consisting of judges of his own selection, who, with summary procedure, condemned or acquitted, according to the pleasure of its master.

Sir Archibald Alison - Travels in France during the years 1814-15 : Comprising a residence at Paris, during the stay of the allied armies, and at Aix, at the period of the landing of Bonaparte, in two volumes.