noun
a set of conventional principles and expectations that are considered binding on any person who is a member of a particular group (Freq. 1)
• Syn: ↑code of behavior
• Hypernyms: ↑convention, ↑normal, ↑pattern, ↑rule, ↑formula
• Hyponyms: ↑courtly love, ↑knight errantry, ↑protocol
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code of conduct or code of practice noun
An established method or set of rules for dealing with, behaving in, etc a particular situation
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Main Entry: ↑code
Useful english dictionary. 2012.