unwritten code

Frequency: 6.02.5 per million words

Refers to a set of implicit conventions or principles of conduct.

unwrittenunwritten + NOUN

Categories:

code

Examples (10)

  • Every society operates according to an unwritten code of conduct.
  • There is an unwritten code among journalists to protect their sources.
  • Players in the league strictly follow an unwritten code of sportsmanship.
  • He was accused of violating the unwritten code of the neighborhood.
  • Despite the lack of formal rules, the unwritten code was understood by everyone.
  • Scientists often share data based on an unwritten code of professional ethics.
  • Breaking the unwritten code of the group could have serious consequences.
  • The military maintains an unwritten code of honor that binds soldiers together.
  • In many offices, there is an unwritten code regarding kitchen cleanliness.
  • Newcomers must quickly learn the unwritten code of the organization to succeed.