Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
legal-code
Noun
/ˈliːɡəl koʊd/
Definition
A legal code is a systematic collection of laws and regulations that is organized and presented in a coherent form.
Examples
- The civil legal code outlines the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
- In many countries, the criminal legal code defines what constitutes a crime.
- Legal codes are often revised to reflect changes in society and values.
Meaning
It serves as a reference for legal norms and contains statutes, rules, and principles governing specific areas of law.
Synonyms
- law code
- statute book
- legal statutes
