Statute

usgb/ˈstætʃuːt/
noun

A law that has been officially accepted and written down.

The local council has proposed a new statute to regulate waste management.
Visual representation of "statute" - A law that has been officially accepted and written down

Often appears as...

  • statute law
  • statute book

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Written Law

Statute refers to laws that are written and officially recorded, not informal or customary laws.

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The prohibition of smoking in public places was established by statute.
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Government Action

Statutes are created through formal governmental or legislative action.

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After much debate, the statute for environmental protection was passed by parliament.
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Fixed Phrases

Certain phrases like 'by statute' or 'under statute' indicate legal obligation or compliance.

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Employers must pay minimum wage by statute.
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