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code of practice en · NOUN

Meanings

  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.
    • The Group has recently concentrated on two main objectives, the implementation of a Code of Practice on minor station improvements and the preparation of a stock list of approved items of equipment for railway stations. 1962 October, Brian Haresnape, “Focus on B.R. passenger stations”, in Modern Railways, page 252:

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