1.  Each of those terms is broadly defined in a way that seems to codify current practices in the health care industry.

2.  The contract change regarding medical necessity rulings will codify a practice that Blue Cross already follows, said John P. Mascotte, president and chief executive officer.

3.  The legislation would codify existing practice.

4.  The new plan would codify the practice and make it harder for a company to challenge the agency in court if it objected to a new crop.

5.  The safeguards codify existing practices, including allowing World Service news and current affairs programs to remain the responsibility of a dedicated unit.

6.  There was speculation that the church might codify those practices, but a resolution to do so was shelved.