codification

/kɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The process or act of codifying, or the state of being codified.

“The new legislation was the result of a lengthy process of codification.”

2. noun

A system of rules, principles, or standards that have been formally established or officially recognized.

“The company’s code of ethics is a codification of its values and principles.”

Synonyms

  • codifying
  • formalization
  • systematization

Antonyms

  • deinstitutionalization
  • informalization