noun
1. the act of codifying; arranging in a systematic order (Freq. 2)
• Derivationally related forms: ↑codify
• Hypernyms: ↑systematization, ↑systematisation, ↑rationalization, ↑rationalisation
2. a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones) (Freq. 1)
• Syn: ↑code
• Hypernyms: ↑written communication, ↑written language, ↑black and white
• Hyponyms:
↑Bushido, ↑legal code, ↑building code, ↑dress code, ↑fire code, ↑omerta, ↑sanitary code, ↑health code, ↑Highway Code
Useful english dictionary. 2012.