Honor Code
/ˈɑːnər koʊd/
Definitions
- (n.) A set of ethical guidelines governing academic integrity and honesty within an educational or professional institution.
The university's honor code prohibits plagiarism and cheating on exams.
- (n.) An informal but formally recognized agreement or pledge among members of a community to uphold honesty and integrity as a matter of personal and communal responsibility.
Students abide by the honor code to maintain trust across the campus community.
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- honor code
- honor codes
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Commentary
Honor codes typically operate as internal regulatory frameworks emphasizing self-enforcement and peer accountability rather than external legal enforcement.
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