Codification
/ˌkɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of arranging and systematizing laws or rules into a code or system.
The codification of criminal laws helped streamline judicial procedures.
- (n.) A code or system of laws compiled from various statutes and legal precedents.
The civil code is a prominent example of legal codification.
Forms
- codifications
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Commentary
Codification often involves consolidating scattered laws into an organized text to improve clarity and accessibility.
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