Definitions
enacted by a legislative body
Word origin
From Middle English statut, from Old French statut, from Late Latin statutum (“a statute”), neuter singular of Latin statutus, past participle of statuō (“to set up, establish”).
Used in a sentence
“The new statute limited working hours.”
“Parliament passed a statute on environmental protection.”
“criminal statute”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Written law”7 letters
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