United States Code

/ˌjuːnɪtɪd steɪts koʊd/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The official compilation and codification of the general and permanent federal statutes of the United States.
    The lawyer referred to the United States Code to find the applicable federal law.

Forms

  • united states code

Commentary

The United States Code is the comprehensive and organized collection of federal statutes, arranged by subject matter. When citing, refer to the title and section number for precision.

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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