Definition of Code

a systematic collection of rules and laws

Examples of Code in a sentence

The code of chivalry was a set of rules and guidelines that dictated how knights were supposed to live their lives.  

A code of laws is what governs how a country, and every citizen must obey them if they want to avoid legal repercussions.  

Many people adhere to a code of honor that compels them to act truthfully and with good intentions for others.  

Lucas believes there is no code that he should abide by, and he doesn’t think that morals are something he should even bother with.  

The moral code is something intangible, yet almost all humans acknowledge the difference between right and wrong, even if they don’t care for that difference.  

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