codify
- to reduce (laws, rules, etc.) to a code.
- to make a digest of; arrange in a systematic collection.
Origin of codify
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summarize, organize, condense, collect, catalogue, code, tabulate, classify, order, digest, arrangeExamples from the Web for codify
Contemporary Examples of codify
They are demanding that the rest of us affirm their bad theology and codify it in the law.
The Chinese leadership supposedly recognizes the illegality of such detentions, yet is seeking to codify them into law.
I continue to believe that whenever we can codify something through legislation, it is on firmer ground.
Since there are nearly as many goals within Anonymous as there are members, it's difficult to codify what they're about.
Historical Examples of codify
To codify is to classify, and Bentham might be defined as a codifying animal.
The English Utilitarians, Volume I.Leslie Stephen
Then begin by stating what are our duties, and codify what is good and what is bad.
Conscience, CompleteHector Malot
That is, they refused to codify it and left it for the courts to decide.
Civil War and Reconstruction in AlabamaWalter L. Fleming
There is nothing finical or foppish about the conventions which Mr. Harcourt undertakes to codify and explain.
Ben's NuggetHoratio, Jr. Alger
In 1858 he was chosen by the Seventh General Assembly one of the three commissioners to revise and codify the laws of the state.
History of Linn County IowaLuther A. Brewer
codify
- (tr) to organize or collect together (laws, rules, procedures, etc) into a system or code