statute

Meaning

Written law as laid down by a legislature.

Frequency

C2
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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