Coding
/ˈkoʊdɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of translating laws, regulations, or legal principles into a systematic code or collection.
The legislature is responsible for the coding of statutes into the official legal code.
- (n.) The assignment of legal classifications or labels to facts or cases for organizational or analytical purposes.
Proper coding of case facts aids legal research and case management.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'coding' often refers to the systematic organization of laws, distinct from its common informatics meaning.
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