Which principle of the Code of Hammurabi tied the severity of penalties to the victim’s and perpetrator’s social standing?

💡 Explanation:

The Code of Hammurabi is famous for its emphasis on retribution (Lex Talionis), but the severity of the punishment was not universally equal for all citizens. Instead, penalties were 'differentially applied' based on the social class (elite, commoner, or slave) of both the injured party and the aggressor, which directly reflected and reinforced the rigid social hierarchy of Babylonian society.