a game resembling rugby football, played in Australia between teams of 18 players each on an oval pitch, with a ball resembling a large rugby ball. Players attempt to kick the ball between posts (without crossbars) at either end of the pitch, scoring six points for a goal (between the two main posts) and one point for a behind (between either of two outer posts and the main posts). They may punch or kick the ball and run with it provided that they bounce it every ten yards
Also called: national code
Examples of 'national code' in a sentence
national code
They want the national code to be mandatory by law.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Most primary schools and community secondary schools follow local authority guidelines; all must 'have regard' to a national code of conduct.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
A national code of practice published by the department for transport last year says councils should take their own 'risk-based' approach to repairs.