Criminal Code
/ˈkrɪmɪnəl koʊd/
Definitions
- (n.) A systematic collection of laws defining criminal offenses and specifying their punishments.
The country's criminal code outlines penalties for theft and assault.
Forms
- criminal code
- criminal codes
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Commentary
The criminal code consolidates multiple statutes into a single, accessible legal framework for prosecuting crimes.
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