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Codify

usgb/ˈkɑːdɪfaɪ/Volume
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Legal ContextPlay
Codify is often used in legal, administrative, and governmental contexts for systematic rule setting. SlideThe legislative body worked to codify new environmental standards.
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Use 'codify' to express the need to make complex information clear and organized in writing. SlideThe guidelines were difficult to follow until they were codified.
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Implying EstablishmentPlay
Using 'codify' suggests formalizing unwritten norms or practices into official rules. SlideThe unwritten dress code in the office was finally codified.