Sentence examples for code set out from inspiring English sources

Drafted by the Columbia professor Francis Lieber and approved by Lincoln himself, the code set out a host of humane rules: it prohibited torture, protected prisoners of war and outlawed assassinations.

The sport's drugs policy is in line with the code set out by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

The moral code set out by the Friday the 13th movies, which graduates to the post-irony of the Scream films.

The Ofcom Code sets out those rules in full.

The Ministerial Code sets out very clearly the standards of behaviour required from Ministers.

In addition, the code sets out new duties for chairmen and non-executive directors, as well as guidance on how board members should be chosen.

The code sets out the regulations governing all building construction in New York City -- not just administrative requirements such as when a particular type of permit or a certificate of occupancy is needed, but technical standards.

In April, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, a trade group for brand-name drug companies, adopted a voluntary marketing code setting out what sales representatives may do in dealings with doctors and other health care professionals.

Boele Staal, chairman of the banking association, said the new code "sets out the principles you need for a good bonus policy," though he acknowledged that bank executives would still have latitude to set bonuses for traders at what they see as the appropriate level.

Although the Record had been legally free to name the complainant, it said, "the code sets out a more stringent test than the law in that, regardless of the legal position, publications may not name victims of sexual assault unless there is 'adequate justification' to do so.

At the moment, a victims' code sets out guidance for courts, police and the probation service.