What is another word for civil codes?
Pronunciation: [sˈɪvə͡l kˈə͡ʊdz] (IPA) 
Civil codes are a set of rules and regulations that govern the public and private interactions of individuals within a specific jurisdiction. The term civil codes can be synonymous with several different phrases, including civil law, civil statutes, and civil regulations. Civil law refers to the set of legal principles that govern the interactions between citizens and the state and between citizens themselves. Civil statutes are laws created by a legislature that are formally written and passed by the government. Civil regulations are rules put in place by administrative agencies to carry out specific statutory mandates. Ultimately, civil codes, civil laws, civil statutes and civil regulations all serve to promote and maintain social order within a given society.
