noun#5,123 by frequency
statute
/ˈstatjuːt/
A written law or ordinance passed by a legislative body; A rule of an organization or institution
- plural
- statutes
Meanings
- 1
A written law or ordinance passed by a legislative body
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A rule of an organization or institution
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A law or decree made by a sovereign, or by Godrare
- 4
A (theoretical) type of statutory law specified as regulating a person or thingrare
- 5
A (theoretical) type of statutory law specified as regulating a person or thing.; Legal status of being subject to thisrare
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A statute fairrare