Definition

The process of organizing and arranging laws or rules into a systematic code.

Example

The codification of the laws made it easier for citizens to understand their rights and responsibilities.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the codification of laws in our country?

Yeah, it's interesting how they decide what's important enough to include.

Right? I feel like a lot of things could use better codification for clarity.

Definitely! It would help people understand their rights much better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Codification → It is formed from "codex" (from Latin *codex*, meaning a book or manuscript) and "-fication" (from Latin *facere*, meaning to make or do). The word refers to the process of making laws or rules into a systematic code, as if turning them into a book.

Memory Tip

Think of 'codex' as a book that organizes information, and '-fication' means to make. This helps you remember that codification is the process of making laws into a structured format.

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