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[Old French, from Medieval Latin codex<\/i>, from Latin caudex<\/i> codex<\/i> tree trunk, set of wood writing tablets, book]
1<\/b> :<\/b> a systematic compilation or revision of law or legal principles that is arranged esp. by subject: as
a<\/b> :<\/b> one that contains the law of a specific jurisdiction or topic promulgated by legislative authority [U.S. Code<\/i>] [Code<\/i> of Massachusetts Regulations] [building ] see also Important Laws in the back matter compare case law<\/a>, digest<\/a>, statute<\/a>
b<\/b> :<\/b> one that serves as a model for legislation but is not itself a law [Model Penal Code<\/i>]
2<\/b> :<\/b> a set of rules or regulations that is promulgated by a body (as a professional organization) and that regulates its industrial or professional practices [ABA Code<\/i> of Professional Responsibility] <\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

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