cod·i·fy 
/ˈkɑ:dəˌfaɪ/ verb
cod·i·fies; cod·i·fied; cod·i·fy·ing /ˈkɑ:dəˌfaɪ/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to put (laws or rules) together as a code or system
▪ The convention codified the rules of war. 2 : to put (things) in an orderly form
▪ The author tries to codify important ideas about language.
▪ The convention codified the rules of war.
▪ The author tries to codify important ideas about language.
— cod·i·fi·ca·tion /ˌkɑ:dəfəˈkeɪʃən/ noun, plural cod·i·fi·ca·tions [count, noncount]
/ˌkɑ:dəfəˈkeɪʃən/ noun, plural cod·i·fi·ca·tions [count, noncount]
