codification

Definition of codificationnext

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of codification Unlike the majority of the Mishnah—the codification of the Jewish Oral Law—Pirkei Avot has very little Halakhic content and instead emphasizes general ethical matters conveyed through aphorisms attributed to ancient rabbinic sages. Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026 The codification of what became soccer Public school graduates took their versions of the game with them to the next level. Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026 Three Americans died in the 1996 incident that led to sanctions and the codification of the trade embargo on Cuba that remains in place today. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 May 2026 The pillars of Hungarian-style family policy, which Vance repeatedly praised, are nowhere near codification in America. Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026 The ruling might also put an end to any plans Republicans had of moving a sweeping policy bill through Congress this year through reconciliation, since the administration would likely demand that the codification of tariffs be a part of it. Mike Lillis, The Hill, 21 Feb. 2026 At the same time, both agencies are clearly aware that statutory language from Congress is the only thing that can’t be easily undone, which is also why Chair Atkins has emphasized his support for the codification of a crypto market structure framework. Jason Brett, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 Perfidy was mentioned in the 1863 Lieber Code, which laid out rules of conduct for the Union Army during the American Civil War and is known today as the first modern codification of the laws of armed conflict. Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026 No one offers a better example of how to make that case than Frederick Douglass, the fugitive slave, abolitionist, and eventual statesman involved in the codification of birthright citizenship in 1868. Time, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for codification
Noun
  • Ultimately, a diagnosis is made using the 2016 American College of Rheumatology/European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (ACR/EULAR) classification criteria.
    Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Her death has been ruled a homicide, Brackney said on Friday, noting that the medical examiner's office made the classification on Thursday, a month after Fortune's autopsy was completed.
    Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • This year's festival featured more than 4,200 productions, an overwhelming marketplace of comedy, theater, cabaret — and plenty that resist easy categorization.
    Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Indeed, there appears to have been re-categorization of some tickets.
    Ken Maguire, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Beyond cataloging, a foray is a remarkably different way to explore nature.
    Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to having been kept in impeccable shape over the years, this example had just 958 miles on its odometer at the time of cataloging.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Amy Brooks President of Global Business Development At the risk of over-indexing, another former Stanford player who has spent two-plus decades in the NBA.
    Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Some publications may remove articles from search engine indexing, but this is uncommon and typically requires a strong justification.
    Victoria Marshall, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The technician then reports the diagnosis to the home warranty company, which reviews the problem against the terms of your contract.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Doctors do not currently know whether stiff-person syndrome impacts an individual's life expectancy, according to Croll, who said some patients have lived a few years after diagnosis while others have gone on to live for decades.
    Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Running parallel to this butchery investigation is the arrival of perpetually hungover FBI agent Gwen Birgssen, played by British actress Lily James with an incomprehensible southern drawl and some clunky platitudes that veer into genre parody.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Doctors can use the score to determine whether more investigation or treatment is necessary, particularly in people who have inherited risk of pancreatic cancer or who have had pancreatitis, for example.
    Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Roster tweaks could be on the horizon, but will come after a period of evaluation by new coach Mike Babcock and his staff.
    Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Raji said an authority independent of the company should determine who is qualified to conduct the evaluation, what the evaluator can examine, and where its findings must be reported.
    Barbara Booth, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The company must notify the NRC when the excavation is open for inspection.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Would there be more players in these industries if there were fewer government safety rules and inspection regimes?
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Codification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codification. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!