"code of practice" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: codes of practice [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|codes of practice}} code of practice (plural codes of practice)
  1. A set of guidelines and regulations to be followed by members of some profession, trade, occupation, organization etc.; does not normally have the force of law.
    Sense id: en-code_of_practice-en-noun-UBehnKSq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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