Code

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001032",
  "term": "Code",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A systematic compilation of statutes or regulations, organized by subject matter, that have been enacted by a legislative body. This process of codification arranges existing laws into a coherent and accessible format, removing redundant or superseded provisions. Examples include the United States Code, which compiles federal statutes, and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), which governs commercial transactions and has been adopted by most states.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/code/"
}