Noun
der Kodex
Pronunciation: /ˈkoːdɛks/
code (compilation of written law)
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plural Kodizes
Meanings
Noun
- code (compilation of written law)
- code (system of unwritten but binding rules)
- codex (book)
Example sentence
Unter Ärzten gilt ein strenger moralischer Kodex.
A strict moral code applies among doctors.
Word forms
singular
der Kodex
plural
die Kodizes
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Kodex
Accusativeden Kodex
Dativedem Kodex
Genitivedes Kodexes
Plural
Nominativedie Kodizes
Accusativedie Kodizes
Dativeden Kodizes
Genitiveder Kodizes
Usage
- ein Kodex mit Rechtsvorschriften — A code compiling legal rules.
- ein moralischer Kodex — A system of ethical rules; another use of the word.
Der alte Kodex enthielt ausführliche Regeln zum Eigentumsrecht.
The old code contained detailed rules on property law.