Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
codify
verb
/ˈkɒd.ɪ.faɪ/
Definition
To arrange and set down in writing or other symbolic form the laws or rules of a system.
Examples
- The government decided to codify the existing regulations to make them clearer for the public.
- Legal experts often work to codify customary laws into formal legislation.
- Efforts to codify ethical guidelines in the profession are underway.
Meaning
Codify refers to the process of collecting and organizing laws, rules, or principles into a systematic code.
Synonyms
- systematize
- organize
- arrange
- compile
- formalize
