Как по Английски будет lois

noun

A system of words, letters, figures, or symbols used to represent others, especially for the purposes of secrecy.

Примеры использования:

The americans cracked their diplomatic code

verb

Convert (the words of a message) into a code so as to convey a secret meaning.

Примеры использования:

Only mitch knew how to read the message—even the name was coded

noun

The system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties.

Примеры использования:

Shooting the birds is against the law