codify

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊ.də.faɪ/

Definition

Arrange laws, rules, or procedures into a systematic and organized code.

Examples

• The government sought to codify existing labor laws into a comprehensive new statute.

• They decided to codify their internal company policies to ensure consistency across all departments.

• The project aims to codify the various unwritten customs of the region into a formal legal framework.

Synonyms of codify

Words with a similar meaning to codify:

• organize
• systematize
• standardize
• formalize

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