codification

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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
  • Use smaller, cheaper models for classification and routine requests, and save larger models for complex decisions where better reasoning creates value.
    — Monica Hovsepian, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This classification is important if your card offers bonus rewards for certain purchases.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Six years later, over 2,000 colleges and universities are still test-optional – although the categorization may be deceiving, as some scholarships may depend on SAT scores.
    — Beth Kania-Gosche, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Large organizations can spend enormous amounts of energy cataloging problems.
    — Lou Maiuri, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Beyond cataloging, a foray is a remarkably different way to explore nature.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 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
  • Through the inspirational stories of cancer survivors, the new campaign spotlights their personal experiences navigating diagnosis and treatment, the power of community support and the vital importance of early detection.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Wigglesworth found a young Alexander Hamilton making almost the same diagnosis two centuries ago, in a letter unearthed via a mention in Ron Chernow’s biography.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • FlyDubai, the lower-cost sister carrier of Emirates airlines, said its flights to and from Israel would be suspended while an investigation takes place.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The seven Chi Phi members in question were suspended, expelled, or faced other consequences, such as writing an essay, but most were allowed to continue their education at the university following a monthslong Title IX investigation.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • And in the full sentence that is a school, curricular interruptions are security threats to the accreditation evaluation that protects the bottom line.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 36, of Florida was deemed mentally competent by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Maria Cavalluzzi, meaning the criminal case can proceed after a competency evaluation delayed it for more than four months.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • These drones can create digital inspection records that can be delivered offsite for storage or later review, creating better documentation for compliance, dispute resolution and decision making.
    — Natalie Lemke, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, that would have to wait a few months longer, after a gantlet of inspections that included long waits was finally finished.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Codification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codification. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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