An uncodified constitution is a type of constitution where the fundamental rules often take the form of customs, usage, precedent and a variety of statutes and legal instruments. An understanding of the constitution is obtained through reading commentary by the judiciary, government committees or legal experts.

What is meant by uncodified?

uncodified in British English

(ʌnˈkəʊdɪˌfaɪd) adjective. (of laws or regulations) not codified; not systematized or reduced to a code.

What is the difference between codified and uncodified law?

A codified constitution is one that is contained in a single document, which is the single source of constitutional law in a state. An uncodified constitution is one that is not contained in a single document, consisting of several different sources, which may be written or unwritten.