Honor Code

/ˈɑːnər koʊd/

Definitions

  1. (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.
  2. (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.

Forms

  • honor code
  • honor codes

Commentary

Honor codes typically operate as internal regulatory frameworks emphasizing self-enforcement and peer accountability rather than external legal enforcement.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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