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
  • The recall classification was updated this month to Class ll — meaning exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Both classifications require a valid motorcycle license for street operation, as well as DMV registration, license plate, insurance and full motorcycle equipment.
    — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • As larger, necessary conversations regarding race, genre, music and industry categorization subsumed her Blue Island press run, the album’s softer, relatively disappointing commercial returns further darkened the energy around the release.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Burgasser added that the study’s categorization scheme using temperatures and atmospheric properties can be useful for the field moving forward.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The winning projects range from initiatives involving several museums to collaborations with communities of origin to the individual cataloging of archives and databases.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Large organizations can spend enormous amounts of energy cataloging problems.
    — Lou Maiuri, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • How these capital gains tax strategies work Wealthy investors already use direct indexing strategies on platforms including Schwab to pair up stock gains and losses in a tax efficient way.
    — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Indexing Problems The second phase of our analysis looked at indexing health.
    — Vin Sonpal, Forbes.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Higher symptom counts were also tied to higher rates of low testosterone diagnoses.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
  • If O’Gieblyn’s self-diagnosis is right, the collapse of will that led to her loss of faith is awkwardly close to a collapse of will that might lead to her return to faith.
    — James Wood, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Court records show that the investigation into the initial allegations was inconclusive.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Omar has denounced the investigations as a politically motivated conspiracy against her, and used it to urge supporters to donate to her reelection campaign.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • At checkout, he was promised a health evaluation, but the product arrived a week later without ever having to speak to a health professional.
    — Adam Yamaguchi, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • An ambulance was waiting upon arrival, and he was taken to the University of Utah Hospital for further evaluation.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The airline said the aircraft landed safely and was taken out of service for inspection by its maintenance team.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • For example, utilities can start with one upcoming investment decision, using digital and AI capabilities to bring together maintenance and inspection reports as well as operating data so teams can identify constraints across the network.
    — Charlie Sanchez, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Codification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codification. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

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

More from Merriam-Webster