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?—
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Chris RickertWhile 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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Shannon Sharpe, bless his heart, doesn't understand why the NFL has been captivated by the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini scandal because the Pro Football Hall of Famer says the whole thing is a morals issue and didn't break any professional code of conduct.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Jones acknowledged that his actions not only broke the law, but also violated the NBA’s code of conduct and the sports betting websites’ terms of service.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Superintendent Drew Patrick said those actions were clear violations of the district code of conduct.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The Lib Dems asked the prime minister’s ethics adviser to investigate whether Starmer broke the government code of conduct by misleading Parliament.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Apple created its first supplier code of conduct in 2005, requiring supplier companies to adhere to international labor standards.
—Corina Vanek, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Later on the fourth hole, tournament official Geoff Yang issued a verbal code of conduct warning to Garcia, according to ESPN.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
The Associated Press reported that Geoff Yang, the chairman of Augusta National’s competitions committee, met Garcia on the fourth hole and issued a code of conduct warning.
—Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Democrats have called on several reform options, including a masking ban, a uniform code of conduct and judicial warrant reform.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 11 Feb. 2026
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Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Jones acknowledged that his actions not only broke the law, but also violated the NBA’s code of conduct and the sports betting websites’ terms of service.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Superintendent Drew Patrick said those actions were clear violations of the district code of conduct.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The Lib Dems asked the prime minister’s ethics adviser to investigate whether Starmer broke the government code of conduct by misleading Parliament.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Apple created its first supplier code of conduct in 2005, requiring supplier companies to adhere to international labor standards.
—Corina Vanek, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Later on the fourth hole, tournament official Geoff Yang issued a verbal code of conduct warning to Garcia, according to ESPN.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
The Associated Press reported that Geoff Yang, the chairman of Augusta National’s competitions committee, met Garcia on the fourth hole and issued a code of conduct warning.
—Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Democrats have called on several reform options, including a masking ban, a uniform code of conduct and judicial warrant reform.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Code of conduct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/code%20of%20conduct. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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