code . ( Of the lat. )( * codicus , der. regres. of codiculus , codicil). 1. systematic set of legal rules m. uniformly governing a particular matter. 2. m. systematic compilation of various laws. 3. m. figure to formulate and understand secret messages. 4. d. book containing it. 5. m. combination of signs that have a given value within an established system. The code of a card of credit. 6. d. signs and rules system which allows you to formulate and understand a message. 7. m. set of rules or precepts on any subject. 8. m. ant. Codex (? manuscript of some seniority). Civil Code. 1. m. Der. Legal text which contains the estatuido on the legal regime applicable to persons, property, inheritance, obligations and contracts. code barcode. 1. m. set of signs consisting of a series of lines and numbers associated with them, that is placed on consumer products, and that is used for the computerized management of stocks. Commercial code. 1. m. Der. Legal text regulating matters concerning trade and traders. code of signals. 1. m. Mar. Conventional system which consists of a combination of flags, lanterns or luminous flashes, using vessels to communicate between Yes or with traffic lights. code genetic. 1. m. Biol. Key to the information contained in the gene that expresses the universal correspondence between the sequence of nucleic acids and proteins and forms the basis for the transmission of hereditary characters. code Morse. 1. m. morse. Criminal Code. 1. m. Der. Legal text which defines the crimes and offences, their co rrespondientes penalties and the responsibilities of this derivative. code a postcard. 1. m. relationship of numbers consisting of figures which function as key areas, towns and districts, for the purpose of the classification and distribution of mail. 2. m. Each of those numbers in the signs of postal items. lend to the code . 1. loc. verb. Arg. y Ur. To feel the weight of the law.