Definition

To organize or arrange something into a systematic code or set of rules, often used in the context of laws or regulations.

Example

The committee decided to codify the new regulations to make them easier to understand.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you heard about the new project to codify local laws?

Yeah, I think it's a great idea to make everything clearer for everyone.

Right? It will really help people understand their rights.

Exactly! A good system can make a big difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Codify → It is formed from "codex" (from Latin *codex*, meaning a book or manuscript) and "-fy" (meaning to make or to cause to become). The word "codify" means to make something into a systematic code or to arrange laws or rules into a coherent form.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'book' ('codex') being made into a 'system' ('-fy') — that's why codify means to arrange laws or rules into a structured format.

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