statute — a written law passed by a legislative body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a written law passed by a legislative body
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstætʃuːt/
Korean meaning: 법률, 성문법
Korean pronunciation: **스**태츄트
Example Sentences
- The chocolate theft statute clearly states that stealing candy bars is punishable by doing extra homework.
- According to the statute, companies must provide annual reports to shareholders.
- The bizarre statute from 1892 forbids citizens from walking backwards while eating ice cream on Sundays.
statute
NOUN//ˈstætʃuːt//
a written law passed by a legislative body
Legislators pass a new statute through formal voting procedures
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They dispute the statute while the judge must compute!
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Origin
From Latin 'statutum', the past participle of 'statuere' meaning 'to set up' or 'to establish'. Think of it as a law that has been firmly 'set up' or erected like a statue.
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“The chocolate theft statute clearly states that stealing candy bars is punishable by doing extra homework.”
“According to the statute, companies must provide annual reports to shareholders.”
“The bizarre statute from 1892 forbids citizens from walking backwards while eating ice cream on Sundays.”
“Congress passed a new statute to regulate online privacy protection.”
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