Pronunciation: /ˈstætʃəˌtɔri/
noun a law or regulation that is created and enacted by a legislative body
A1 Statutory refers to laws or regulations established by a government.
A2 The company must comply with all statutory requirements.
B1 The statutory framework provides guidelines for conducting business.
B2 The lawyer specializes in interpreting statutory provisions.
C1 The statutory instrument was enacted to address environmental concerns.
C2 The court case centered around the interpretation of statutory law.
adjective relating to or created by a statute, especially a legislative statute
A1 The statutory holiday is on December 25th.
A2 Employees are entitled to statutory sick pay.
B1 The company must comply with statutory regulations.
B2 The court ruled that the decision was not in line with statutory law.
C1 The lawyer specializes in interpreting complex statutory provisions.
C2 The statutory rights of citizens must be protected by the government.
formal The company must comply with all statutory regulations set forth by the government.
informal We have to follow all the legal rules and regulations.
slang We gotta do what the law says.
figurative The statutory requirements act as a foundation for legal compliance.
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is being statutory
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