code of conduct
noun phrase
plural codes of conduct
: a set of rules or guidelines that specify the professional or ethical behaviors and practices expected of members of a group (such as an organization or a community)
a student code of conduct
What have the courts and the state's judicial code of conduct said about judges' participation in political events?—Chris Rickert
While codes of conduct are common in environmentally fragile areas or culturally sensitive areas … their arrival in mainstream beach resorts signals a shift. Bad tourism behaviour has gone too far and authorities are trying to protect towns and residents from mass tourism's worst excesses.—Laura Hall
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“Code of conduct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/code%20of%20conduct. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.
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