legal code meaning

Definition of legal code

1. a code of laws adopted by a state or nation
   • a code of laws

   Type of: code

   Kinds: Roman law, Salic law, criminal law, penal code, United States Code

legal code in a sentence

• The Code of Hammurabi is one of the world's most ancient legal codes.

How to pronounce legal code

legal code is pronounced /ˈliːɡəl kəʊd/ in British English and /ˈliɡəl koʊd/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.