Meaning & use
codify
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to arrange laws, rules, or practices into an organized, written system
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The new legislation codifies rights that had previously existed only through court rulings.
The company codified its informal safety practices into an official handbook.
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Often used in legal, political, or organizational contexts to describe turning custom or practice into formal rule.
Words with a similar meaning
systematizeformalize
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