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

Those allegations include neglect of duty and violations of the department's code of conduct. — Derek James, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

On fan conduct, the commissioner said spectators must follow the WNBA’s code of conduct and can be ejected for violations. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Audit reports, supplier codes of conduct and corporate sustainability pledges have made up the bulk of brands’ efforts to push a more ecological and socially aware agenda, but times have changed. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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

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