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?—
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The new code of conduct, which received a 5-3 vote, bars trustees from publicly dissenting from decisions made by the majority of the board.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 18 June 2026
According to the code of conduct, fines begin at $25,000 and could go up to a maximum of $250,000 depending on the severity of the penalty.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
New leadership has transformed the once-fractured, hard-partying Fringe into a more inclusive, accountable space, expanding diversity, enforcing a strict code of conduct and funding underrepresented artists through scholarships and access initiatives.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The new participant code of conduct makes no reference to a 30-day notice period, or warnings.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Starr also testified that students had to sign a code of conduct form that included a prohibition on bringing weapons to the meet.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
However, The Athletic then exclusively reported on Wednesday night that FIFA had radically changed its stadium code of conduct.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Both were fired in October 2020 for violating FirstEnergy's policies and code of conduct.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
The Athletic’s Adam Crafton and Matt Slater reported that FIFA contacted World Cup ticket-holders and said their fan code of conduct has changed.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 18 June 2026
According to the code of conduct, fines begin at $25,000 and could go up to a maximum of $250,000 depending on the severity of the penalty.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
New leadership has transformed the once-fractured, hard-partying Fringe into a more inclusive, accountable space, expanding diversity, enforcing a strict code of conduct and funding underrepresented artists through scholarships and access initiatives.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The new participant code of conduct makes no reference to a 30-day notice period, or warnings.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Starr also testified that students had to sign a code of conduct form that included a prohibition on bringing weapons to the meet.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
However, The Athletic then exclusively reported on Wednesday night that FIFA had radically changed its stadium code of conduct.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Both were fired in October 2020 for violating FirstEnergy's policies and code of conduct.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
The Athletic’s Adam Crafton and Matt Slater reported that FIFA contacted World Cup ticket-holders and said their fan code of conduct has changed.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
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“Code of conduct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/code%20of%20conduct. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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