criminal code

American  

noun

Law.

1. the aggregate of statutory enactments pertaining to criminal offenses.

2. a systematic and integrated statement of the rules and principles pertaining to criminal offenses.

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Etymology

Origin of criminal code

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

The accused have been charged under relevant sections of India's criminal code and its stringent anti-terror law.

From BBC

In their letter to prosecutors, the two lawmakers argued that the gifts may have constituted an “undue advantage” under Switzerland’s criminal code.

From Salon

In a statement published Thursday, the prosecution said the court ruling had concluded that "restrictions arising from the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea" made the Finnish Criminal Code inapplicable, "even though Finland could be considered the place where the alleged crimes were committed".

From Barron's

Although the reason for Belarus charging her was never explained, she was accused under two articles of the criminal code, for active participation in actions that grossly violate public order and assistance to extremist activity.

From BBC

The adviser became the country's first deputy head of the Presidential Office and set up a national criminal code in 2012.

From BBC