"lawcode" meaning in English

See lawcode in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈlɔːˌkoʊd/ Forms: lawcodes [plural]
Etymology: From law + code. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|law|code}} law + code Head templates: {{en-noun}} lawcode (plural lawcodes)
  1. (law) A body of law that is sanctioned by legislation.
    Sense id: en-lawcode-en-noun--k4-fjLL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Law Topics: law

Inflected forms

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