code law, n.All

Code law (n.) assumes ⁠​‌​​​‌​​​‌​‌‌​​​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌​​​​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​⁠a pattern laid down once and for all, like roads and rails for human conduct to run along.