statute
Meaning
Written law as laid down by a legislature.
Synonyms
legislative act
laws and regulations
legal provision
established rule
stat.
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈstæt͡ʃuːt/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English statut, from Old French statut, from Late Latin statutum (“a statute”), neuter singular of Latin statutus, past participle of statuō (“I set up, establish”).
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