Definition

A person who organizes and arranges laws or rules into a systematic code.

Example

The codifier worked diligently to ensure that all regulations were clearly defined and accessible.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new codifier for our local laws?

Yeah, I read that they’re trying to make everything clearer and more organized.

It’s about time! A good codifier can really help with that.

For sure! I'm curious to see how it all turns out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Codifier → It is formed from "codex" (from Latin *codex*, meaning a book or manuscript) and "-ifier" (from Latin *-ificare*, meaning to make or to do). The word "codifier" refers to someone who makes or compiles a code or system of laws or rules.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'codex' as a book of laws being 'made' or 'compiled' by someone — that's what a codifier does.

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