Pronunciation: /ˈstætʃuːt/
noun a written law passed by a legislative body
A1 A statute is a law created by a government.
A2 In some countries, there are statutes that regulate traffic rules.
B1 The statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit varies from state to state.
B2 The new statute aims to protect consumers from unfair business practices.
C1 Legal experts are debating the interpretation of this particular statute.
C2 The statute requires companies to disclose certain financial information to shareholders.
adjective relating to or prescribed by a statute
A1 The statute book contains all the laws of the country.
A2 The statute law requires all citizens to wear seat belts while driving.
B1 The statute regulations regarding building permits are very strict in this city.
B2 The statute provisions for protecting the environment are constantly being updated.
C1 The statute amendments have been debated extensively in parliament.
C2 The statute interpretation by the Supreme Court set a new precedent for future cases.
formal The new statute passed by the government aims to regulate online data privacy.
informal I heard there's a new statute coming into effect next month about parking regulations.
slang Did you see that statute about curfew? It's so annoying!
figurative In her mind, the statute of limitations had long expired on her past mistakes.
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