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DictionarycodeRules and principles
noun

code

A set of rules or principles governing conduct.

The club's code requires members to treat visitors respectfully.

Etymology
codeLatinbook

Latin codex named a book, including a collection of laws. The written collection gave its name to an organized body of rules or principles, whether or not bound in a book.

More examples

  • Their professional code forbids accepting gifts from clients.
  • The city revised its building code.
  • Different organizations follow different codes of conduct.

Forms

code · codes

Similar words

rules
May be separate instructions rather than an organized system.
standard
A required level or practice rather than a complete rule system.