code of conduct

noun phrase

plural codes of conduct

: a set of rules or guidelines that specify the professional or ethical behaviors and practices expected of members of a group (such as an organization or a community)

a student code of conduct

What have the courts and the state's judicial code of conduct said about judges' participation in political events?

—Chris Rickert

While codes of conduct are common in environmentally fragile areas or culturally sensitive areas … their arrival in mainstream beach resorts signals a shift. Bad tourism behaviour has gone too far and authorities are trying to protect towns and residents from mass tourism's worst excesses.

—Laura Hall

Examples of code of conduct in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Judicial Qualifications Commission enforces an extensive code of conduct that takes a dim view of judges and candidates who lie about their opponents, disparage fellow judges, or deceive voters. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026

Even though many content creators hold themselves to high standards of research, they are not professionally beholden to official codes of conduct or review. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

The same day, Chi Phi’s Xi chapter was placed on temporary suspension for alleged violations of the student code of conduct, the lawsuit says. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026

The fan was taken to the back of the arena before returning to his seat when it was determined that the fan code of conduct hadn't been broken. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for code of conduct

• abduct
• construct
• deduct
• destruct
• induct
• instruct
• obstruct
• aqueduct
• deconstruct
• reconstruct
• bucked
• chucked