Statute
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstatjuːt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Statute is a noun meaning A written law or ordinance passed by a legislative body.
Meaning
A written law or ordinance passed by a legislative body.
More Meanings
- A rule of an organization or institution.
- (law, historical) A (theoretical) type of statutory law specified as regulating a person or thing.
- (archaic, biblical) A law or decree made by a sovereign, or by God.
- (historical) A statute fair.
Example Sentences
statute book
criminal statute
The new statute limited working hours.
Parliament passed a statute on environmental protection.
Word Forms
- statutes
Synonyms for statute
Depending on context, synonyms include codified.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include written, codified, statutory, constitution, law, ordinance.
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