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Statutory

/ˈstætjʊt(ə)ɹɪ/ · adjective

Meaning

Of, relating to, enacted or regulated by a statute..

Example Sentences

Speed limits apply at many points on the line, in addition to the general 25 m.p.h. limit over the whole Dromod-Belturbet section, but it is an open secret that speeds often rise above the statutory limit.
The order is just one of several recent actions which have given statutory legitimacy to gay and lesbian couples. New York's highest court recently ruled that unmarried partners have the same rights as married ones under New York City rent control laws.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does statutory mean?

Statutory means Of, relating to, enacted or regulated by a statute..

What is a synonym for statutory?

Common synonyms include legal.

What is the opposite of statutory?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use statutory in a sentence?

Speed limits apply at many points on the line, in addition to the general 25 m.p.h. limit over the whole Dromod-Belturbet section, but it is an open secret that speeds often rise above the statutory limit.

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