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

In 1997, Clinton announced an agreement with labor and human rights groups on a code of conduct for clothing and shoe companies. — Charlotte Triggs, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

The policies Goode violated include unlawful harassment discrimination policy, professional conduct, code of conduct and mobile data access. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 29 June 2026

Should errors be discovered after certification, the authors could be subject to discipline under the bar’s code of conduct, which establishes standards for competence and professionalism. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2026

The new code of conduct policy was implemented by the four major championships in 2026. — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 19 June 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