Simple Definition of code
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: a set of laws or regulations
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: a set of ideas or rules about how to behave
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: a set of letters, numbers, symbols, etc., that is used to secretly send messages to someone
Full Definition of code
1 : a systematic statement of a body of law; especially : one given statutory force
2 : a system of principles or rules <moral code>
3 a : a system of signals or symbols for communication b : a system of symbols (as letters or numbers) used to represent assigned and often secret meanings
4 : genetic code
5 : a set of instructions for a computer
Examples of code in a sentence
Everyone in the organization has to follow its code of ethics.
The army has a strict code of conduct.
The enemy was unable to break the army's secret code.
The message was sent in code.
Every item in the store has a product code.
Enter your security code to access the computer.
Each employee is given a code number.
He was hired to write programming code.
Origin of code
Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin caudex, codex trunk of a tree, document formed originally from wooden tablets
First Known Use: 14th century
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Simple Definition of code
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: to put (a message) into the form of a code so that it can be kept secret
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: to mark (something) with a code so that it can be identified
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: to change (information) into a set of letters, numbers, or symbols that can be read by a computer
Examples of code in a sentence
The general sent a coded message.
Each product has been coded.
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First Known Use of code
1815
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Definition of code for Students
1 : a system of rules or principles <a code of conduct>
2 : a system of signals or letters and symbols with special meanings used for sending messages
3 : a collection of laws <criminal code>
4 : genetic code
5 : a set of instructions for a computer
Law Dictionary
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Legal Definition of code
1 : a systematic compilation or revision of law or legal principles that is arranged esp. by subject: as a : one that contains the law of a specific jurisdiction or topic promulgated by legislative authority <U.S. Code> <Code of Massachusetts Regulations> <building code> — see also in the back matter — compare case law, digest, statute b : one that serves as a model for legislation but is not itself a law <Model Penal Code>
2 : a set of rules or regulations that is promulgated by a body (as a professional organization) and that regulates its industrial or professional practices <ABA Code of Professional Responsibility>
Origin of code
Old French, from Medieval Latin codex, from Latin caudex codex tree trunk, set of wood writing tablets, book
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