codify

Meanings

• Verb

  To write or record laws, rules, or instructions in a systematic and formal way.

  - "The legislative body codified the new laws."
  - "The company's policies must be codified to ensure consistency."

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Synonyms

systematize

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with codify
cody , poddy , moddy

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Variants

List of all variants of codify that leads to same result
codifiabilities , codifiability , codification , codifications , codified , codifies , codify , codifying

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Etymology

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From Latin 'codificare', meaning 'to make a code'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'codify' is often used in the context of law, but it can also be applied to any process of systematically recording rules or instructions.

2. The first known use of the word 'codify' in English was in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Legislation: The process of creating and enacting laws.

2. Codex: A bound book, especially one containing a text or collection of texts written on vellum or parchment.

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Culture

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Codify has been used extensively in the context of lawmaking and rule-setting. It is a crucial process in creating clear, consistent, and enforceable laws.

How to Memorize "codify"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a legislative body writing laws on parchment, carefully crafting each word to ensure clarity and consistency.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'codify' with the concept of creating a formal and systematic set of rules or instructions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Codify: Create Orderly Decisions, Instructions For Yourself' to remember the meaning of the word.

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