Code and Interpretation

Code

Code noun - A collection or system of rules of conduct.

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Interpretation and code are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Interpretation" instead a noun "Code".

Nearby Words: coded, coding, coder

Interpretation noun - A statement that makes something clear.

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Code and interpretation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Code" instead a noun "Interpretation".

good	good code	good interpretation
special	special code	special interpretation
exact	exact code	exact interpretation
particular	particular code	particular interpretation
Other adjectives: similar, right, complex, certain, standard, original, correct, obvious, wrong, strict, famous, personal, necessary, new, unique, traditional, twisted, official, bizarre, basic, different.

At their best, they will obey the spirit as well as the letter of their codes, or at least try to or recognise that they must, but at their worst, they can become a Principles Zealot or a Tautological Templar who puts their own code — and their own interpretation of said code — above all else.

Source: Lawful Neutral
Dilbert had a doctor who subscribed to a literal interpretation of the Guy Code.

Source: The Bro Code
Also discussed by Jolee Bindo, who thinks that the current interpretation that the Jedi Code bans falling in love is wrong.

Source: The Power of Love

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