codification

[ kod-uh-fi-key-shuhn, koh-duh- ]

noun

1. the act, process, or result of arranging in a systematic form or code.
2. Law.
   1. the act, process, or result of stating the rules and principles applicable in a given legal order to one or more broad areas of life in this form of a code.
   2. the reducing of unwritten customs or case law to statutory form.

codification

/ ˌkɒ-; ˌkəʊdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. systematic organization of methods, rules, etc
2. law the collection into one body of the principles of a system of law

Other Words From

• recod·i·fi·cation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of codification¹

First recorded in 1810–20; code + -i- + -fication

Example Sentences

“It’s wild to me to see these D.C. staffer bros in bow ties making decisions,” she said, calling for national codification of abortion rights to nullify the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision.

From Los Angeles Times

The codification of the right to an abortion was meant to preempt any further attempts at restrictions from the Supreme Court.

From Salon

“We are issuing this code, which largely represents a codification of principles that we have long regarded as governing our conduct,” the justices said in a statement.

From Washington Times

"To dispel this misunderstanding, we are issuing this code, which largely represents a codification of principles that we have long regarded as governing our conduct," the statement said.

From Reuters

“To dispel this misunderstanding, we are issuing this Code, which largely represents a codification of principles that we have long regarded as governing our conduct.”

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• approach
• argument
• assumption
• code
• concept
• doctrine
• idea
• ideology
• method
• philosophy
• plan
• position
• premise
• proposal
• provision
• rationale
• scheme
• speculation
• suspicion
• system