Legal Code
/ˈliːɡəl koʊd/
Definitions
- (n.) A systematic collection or compilation of laws, statutes, or regulations enacted by a legislative authority.
The country's legal code governs all civil and criminal matters.
- (n.) A comprehensive written statutory framework that organizes legal rules by subject matter and jurisdiction.
Scholars analyzed the differences between the French and German legal codes.
Forms
- legal codes
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Commentary
The term typically refers to a structured compilation of laws; distinguish from informal or case-based law sources.
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