Codification

cod·i·fy  (kd-f, kd-)

tr.v. cod·i·fied, cod·i·fy·ing, cod·i·fies

1. To reduce to a code: codify laws.

2. To arrange or systematize.

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codi·fi·cation (-f-kshn) n.

codi·fier n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	codification - the act of codifying; arranging in a systematic order systematisation, systematization, rationalisation, rationalization - systematic organization; the act of organizing something according to a system or a rationale
	2.	codification - a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones) code black and white, written communication, written language - communication by means of written symbols (either printed or handwritten) Bushido - traditional code of the Japanese samurai which stressed courage and loyalty and self-discipline and simple living legal code - a code of laws adopted by a state or nation; "a code of laws" building code - set of standards established and enforced by local government for the structural safety of buildings dress code - a set of rules specifying the correct manner of dress while on the premises of the institution (or specifying what manner of dress is prohibited) fire code - set of standards established and enforced by government for fire prevention and safety in case of fire as in fire escapes etc omerta - a code of silence practiced by the Mafia; a refusal to give evidence to the police about criminal activities health code, sanitary code - set of standards established and enforced by government for health requirements as in plumbing etc Highway Code - the code of rules governing the use of public roads