A body of laws is a set of rules and regulations that govern a society or organization. The term 'CANON' refers to a set of accepted principles or rules, such as those found in religious texts. A CODE is a set of laws or regulations, often written down, that are enforced by a government or other authority. Isaac is a figure from the Bible who is credited with creating the first legal CODE. Together, these three terms refer to a body of laws that are accepted as authoritative and binding.