Code and Custom

noun

• A set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones.
  • synonyms: codification
• A coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy.
• Computer science. ( the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions)
  • synonyms: computer code

verb

• Attach a code to.
  • usage: "Code the pieces with numbers so that you can identify them later"
• Convert ordinary language into code.
  • usage: "We should encode the message for security reasons"
  • synonyms: encipher, cipher, cypher, encrypt, inscribe, write in code

• (n.) A body of law, sanctioned by legislation, in which the rules of law to be specifically applied by the courts are set forth in systematic form; a compilation of laws by public authority; a digest.
• (n.) Any system of rules or regulations relating to one subject; as, the medical code, a system of rules for the regulation of the professional conduct of physicians; the naval code, a system of rules for making communications at sea means of signals.

noun

• Accepted or habitual practice.
  • synonyms: usage, usance
• A specific practice of long standing.
  • synonyms: tradition
• Money collected under a tariff.
  • synonyms: customs, customs duty, impost
• Habitual patronage.
  • usage: "I have given this tailor my custom for many years"

adjective

• Made according to the specifications of an individual.
  • synonyms: custom-made

• (v.t.) To pay the customs of.
• (n.) Frequent repetition of the same act; way of acting common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; usage; method of doing or living.
• (v.i.) To have a custom.
• (n.) Duties or tolls imposed by law on commodities, imported or exported.
• (v.t.) To supply with customers.
• (n.) Habitual buying of goods; practice of frequenting, as a shop, manufactory, etc., for making purchases or giving orders; business support.
• (n.) Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent; usage. See Usage, and Prescription.
• (n.) The customary toll, tax or tribute.
• (v.t.) To make familiar; to accustom.
• (n.) Familiar aquaintance; familiarity.