英语词汇“statute”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

WORD ORIGINstatute

Origin:

1200-1300 Old French statut, from Late Latin statutum ‘law’, from Latin statuere ‘to set up, station’, from status; ➔ STATE1

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES

In New Mexico, a state statute permits one minute of silent prayer at the beginning of school.
Unfortunately his lawyer could find no statute or point of law preventing his client's imprisonment.
university statutes

EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS

But the death penalty is kept off the statute books by the one unanswerable and non-politically partisan argument against it.
Indeed, the Texas statute struck down today was, as the majority notes, first enacted in 1857...
Most work at uninspiring tasks, pore over old court decisions and statute books, and draft memos for their higher-ups.
The statute confines itself to prohibiting the carriage of certain goods in interstate or foreign commerce.
The Foreign Compensation Commission was empowered by statute to deal with claims to compensation under agreements with foreign governments.
These guidelines are included in the official comments on the statutes and list a number of specific exceptions for teachers.
This statute originated the office of administrator.
Whether it is so or not is a question of construction of the particular statute concerned.

THESAURUS► rule

an instruction that says what people are allowed to do or not allowed to do, for example in a game, school, or company: · the rules of baseball· He disobeyed the school rules.

► law

an official rule that everyone in a country, city, or state must obey: · It is against the law to carry a concealed weapon.· The law requires motorcyclists to wear helmets.

► regulation

an official rule or order, which is part of a set of rules made by a government or organization: · the regulations for applying for a passport· building regulations· environmental regulations on air pollution

► restriction

an official rule that limits what people can do: · new restrictions on immigration· The government is planning to impose regulations on the amount of alcohol you can bring into the country.

► guidelines

rules or instructions about the best way to do something: · the Department of Health’s guidelines for a healthy diet· guidelines for classroom teachers

► code

a set of rules that people or organizations agree to obey but are not forced to obey: · The school has a dress code for its students.· the company’s code of conduct

► statute

formal a law that has been officially approved by a parliament, council etc, and written down: · The statute banned corporal punishment.

► ordinance

American English a law, made by a city or town, that forbids or restricts an activity: · A local ordinance limited speed in the parks to ten miles an hour.

Longman Language Activatoran official rule that everyone must obey► law

an official rule that everyone in a country or place must obey: · This law makes it illegal to smoke in public places.· The law defines drunkenness as a certain percentage of alcohol in the blood.law against: · Japan has very strict laws against guns and drugs. under the law/according to the law: · Under the new law, anyone who assists in a suicide faces 10 years in prison.law on: · tough new laws on immigration· Both specific and general laws on child prostitution exist.tax/gun/immigration etc law: · The current gun laws vary from state to state.

► legislation

a set of laws, especially ones that are made to control a new problem: · Legislation is needed to stop the spread of computer pornography.· The legislation requires motorcyclists to wear helmets.legislation on: · new legislation on the sale of alcohol

► act

a law made by parliament or Congress - used in the official name of a law: · the 1991 Prevention of Terrorism Act· The Wagner Act prohibited employers from firing workers for joining a union.

► bill

a new law that has to be approved by members of the government before it can officially become a law: · Monday's debate on the defense bill lasted all night.sign a bill (=to approve a bill so that it becomes a law): · The president signed a bill that will help more families move from welfare to work.

► statute

a law that has been officially established by the government so that it is written down as the law: · In New Mexico, a state statute permits one minute of silent prayer at the beginning of school.· Unfortunately his lawyer could find no statute or point of law preventing his client's imprisonment.

► bylaw

British /ordinance American a law made by local government that people in a particular area or place must obey: · Fishing on this river is forbidden under a local bylaw.· a city ordinance prohibiting smoking in government buildings

WORD SETS► Law

access, nounacquit, verbacquittal, nounactionable, adjectiveact of God, nounadjourn, verbadminister, verbadmissible, adjectiveADR, nounadversarial, adjectiveadvocate, nounaffidavit, nounage, nounaggrieved, adjectiveagreement, nounannual return, anti-dumping, adjectiveantitrust, adjectiveAppeal Court, nounappear, verbappellate court, nounarraign, verbarticled clerk, articles of association, nounassignee, nounassizes, nounattachment, nounattest, verbattorney, nounattorney-at-law, nounattorney general, nounaverage clause, bailable, adjectivebailee, nounbailiff, nounbailment, nounban, nounbarrister, nounbeneficial owner, beneficiary, nounbequeath, verbbequest, nounbest efforts, adjectivebid-rigging, nounbill, nounbill of rights, nounblue law, nounbody corporate, bond, nounbook, verbbox, nounbreakdown clause, break fee, brief, nounbroker's lien, burden of proof, nounbusiness entity, buyer's risk, bylaw, nouncabotage, nouncadastre, nouncase, nouncase law, nouncash shell, nouncause, nouncause célèbre, nouncause of action, nouncaution, nouncaution, verbcertificate of incorporation, nouncertificate of protest, nouncertificate of search, nounchain of title, nounchallenge, nounchallenge, verbchancery, nounChapter 7, nouncharge, nouncharge, verbcharges register, chief justice, nouncircuit court, nouncite, verbcitizen's arrest, nouncivil, adjectivecivil law, nounclaim, nounclaimant, nounclass action, nounclause, nounclean, adjectivecloud on title, nouncollusion, nouncommerce clause, committal, nouncommon law, nouncommunity property, nounCommunity Reinvestment Act, nouncommutation, nounCompanies House, nouncompanies registry, company limited by guarantee, nouncompany limited by shares, nouncompany officer, competence, nouncompetent, adjectivecomplainant, nouncompletion, nouncompletion date, compliance officer, compulsory purchase, nounconditional discharge, nouncondition precedent, nouncondition subsequent, nounconduct money, confidentiality clause, confirmation hearing, conflict of laws, nounconjugal, adjectiveconsensus ad idem, nounconsent decree, consenting adult, nounconservator, nounconstituted, adjectiveconstitution, nounconstitutional, adjectiveconstitutionality, nouncontempt, nouncontest, verbcontingency fee, contract of insurance, nouncontract of purchase, nouncontract of service, nouncontravene, verbcontravention, nouncontributory negligence, nounconvey, verbconveyance, nounconveyancing, nounconvict, verbconviction, nouncopyright, nounco-respondent, nouncosignatory, nouncounsel, nouncounty court, nouncourthouse, nouncourt-martial, nouncourt-martial, verbCourt of Appeal, nounCourt of Appeals, nouncourt of inquiry, nouncourt of law, nounCourt of Queen's Bench, nouncourt order, nouncourt reporter, nouncourtroom, nouncramdown, nouncriminal, adjectivecriminal injury, criminalize, verbcriminal law, nouncross-examine, verbCrown Court, nouncurfew, nouncustodial, adjectiveD.A., noundata protection, death sentence, noundeath warrant, noundeclaration of association, noundecree, noundecree absolute, noundecree nisi, noundecriminalize, verbdeed, noundeed of conveyance, noundefalcation, noundefend, verbdefendant, noundeficiency judgment, noundeficiency judgment, de jure, adjectivedeposition, noundeputy, nounderivative lease, desertion, noundiminished responsibility, noundiplomatic immunity, noundirectors register, disabled quota, disbar, verbdischarge of contract, noundisclaim, verbdisclaimer, noundiscretionary, adjectivedisinherit, verbdismiss, verbdispense, verbdisposition, noundispossess, verbdissent, noundissolution, noundistrain, verbdistrict attorney, noundistrict court, noundivorce, noundivorce, verbdivorced, adjectivedocket, noundonee, noundouble jeopardy, noundraftsman, noundrink-driving, noundrunk driving, noundue process, nounduress, nouneasement, nounedict, nouneffective, adjectiveeminent domain, nounempower, verbenabling, adjectiveenabling clause, enact, verbendowment, nounenforced, adjectiveenjoin, verbescape clause, escrow, nounescrow agent, estate, nounestoppel, nounevidence, nounexamination, nounexamination-in-chief, nounexamine, verbexculpate, verbexecute, verbexecutor, nounexecutrix, nounexhibit, nounexpectations, nounex post facto law, nounexpropriate, verbextradite, verbextrajudicial, adjectivefair dealing, false representation, nounfee absolute, nounfiduciary, nounfiduciary, adjectivefinding, nounfirm name, nounfixtures and fittings, nounforce majeure, nounforeman, nounforewoman, nounfreeholder, nounfree pardon, nounfrustration of contract, fugitive, nounfugitive, adjectivegagging order, gag order, noungarnishee, verbgarnishee, noungeneral counsel, noungeneral practice, noungive, verbgrand jury, noungrantee, noungrantor, noungreen paper, noungross misconduct, ground rent, nounguarantee, verbguarantor, nounguaranty, nounguillotine, verbguilt, noungun control, nounhabeas corpus, nounHague Rules, nounhear, verbhearing, nounheir, nounheir apparent, nounhereafter, adverbhereditament, nounhereinafter, adverbhereof, adverbhereto, adverbheritable, adjectiveHigh Court, nounHighway Code, nounhirer, nounhuman right, nounimplied term, inadmissible, adjectiveinalienable, adjectiveincriminate, verbindemnify, verbindemnity, nounindict, verbindictable, adjectiveindictment, nounindustrial tribunal, nouninitiative, nouninjunction, nounin loco parentis, adverbinnocence, nouninnocent, adjectiveinoperative, adjectiveinquest, nouninsanity, nouninstruct, verbintellectual property, nounintent, nouninterdict, nouninterlocutory injunction, invoke, verbJane Doe, nounjob quota, joint and several liability, JP, nounjudge, nounjudge, verbjudicial, adjectivejuridical, adjectivejurisdiction, nounjurisprudence, nounjurist, nounjuror, nounjury, nounjury box, nounjury service, nounjustice, nounJustice of the Peace, nounjustifiable homicide, nounjuvenile, adjectivekangaroo court, nounKing's Counsel, nounlaw firm, nounlawyer, nounlease, nounleasehold, adjectiveleaseholder, nounlegatee, nounlegator, nounlessee, nounlessor, nounletters of administration, nounliable, adjectivelicensee, nounlien, nounlienee, nounlienor, nounlimited liability, nounliquidated damages, litigant, nounlitigate, verblitigation, nounlitigator, nounlitigious, adjectiveliving will, nounloophole, nounmagisterial, adjectivemagistracy, nounmagistrate, nounMagistrates' Court, nounmaintenance, nounmajority, nounmalfeasance, nounmalpractice, nounmarriage certificate, nounmarriage licence, nounmarriage lines, nounmaterial, adjectivematerial fact, nounmemorandum, nounmiscarriage of justice, nounmisdirect, verbmisfeasance, nounmisstatement, nounmistrial, nounM'lord, nounM'lud, nounmoiety, nounmonies, nounmoot court, nounmoratorium, nounmovable, nounno-fault, adjectivenolo contendere, nounnonfeasance, nounnon-negotiable, adjectivenotary, nounnuisance, nounnullify, verbnullity, nounoath, nounopen-and-shut case, nounopen verdict, nounoperative mistake, nounordinance, nounoriginating application, originating summons, outlaw, nounout-of-court settlement, nounoyez, interjectionpalimony, nounpanel, nounparalegal, nounpardon, verbpardon, nounparty, nounpass, verbpassage, nounpatent, nounpatent, adjectivepaternity, nounpaternity suit, nounpatrimony, nounpenal code, nounpenalty, nounperformance contract, perjury, nounpersonal injury, personal representative, personalty, nounpetition, nounpetition, verbpetitioner, nounplaintiff, nounplanning permission, nounplea bargaining, nounpleadings, nounpledgee, nounpolice, verbpositive discrimination, nounpower of attorney, nounprecedent, nounprejudice, verbpreservation order, nounpresume, verbprice-fixing, nounprima facie, adjectiveprimary residence, prime tenant, primogeniture, nounprivate law, nounprivileged, adjectiveprivity, nounprobate, nounprobate, verbprobation, nounprobationer, nounprobation officer, nounpro bono, adjectiveprocedural, adjectiveproceeding, nounproceedings, nounprohibit, verbprohibition, nounprohibitive, adjectivepromulgate, verbpronounce, verbproposition, nounproscribe, verbprosecute, verbprosecution, nounprosecutor, nounprotective custody, nounprove, verbprovision, nounprovisional licence, nounproximate cause, nounpublic defender, nounpublic prosecutor, nounpublic service vehicle, punishable, adjectiveQC, nounquarter sessions, nounquash, verbQueen's Counsel, nounreal property, nounrecess, nounrecess, verbrecognition, nounrecognizance, nounrecorder, nounreeve, nounregulation, nounremand, verbremand, nounrepeal, verbrescind, verbrespondent, nounrestoration, nounrestore, verbretainer, nounretrial, nounretroactive, adjectiveretrospective, adjectiveretry, verbreversion, nounrevocation, nounrevoke, verbRex, nounright of appeal, nounroad tax, nounroot of title, royalty payment, rule, verbruling, nounsaid, adjectivesalami slicing, nounSarbanes-Oxley Act, nounscheme of arrangement, nounsentence, nounsentence, verbsequester, verbsession, nounsettlement date, settlement terms, shall, modal verbshell company, sheriff, nounsheriff court, nounshow trial, nounsitting tenant, nounsmall claims court, nounsolicitor, nounsolicitor general, nounSOX, nounspecial licence, nounspecific performance, speed limit, nounstakeholder, nounstate attorney, nounstate court, nounstated case, statute, nounstatute law, nounstatute of limitations, nounstatutory, adjectivestatutory report, stay, nounstay of execution, nounstipendiary magistrate, nounstoppage in transit, nounsub judice, adverbsubmission, nounsuborn, verbsubpoena, nounsubpoena, verbsue, verbsuit, nounsumming up, nounsumming-up, nounsummons, nounsummons, verbSupreme Court, nounsurety, nounsuspended sentence, nounswear, verbtechnicality, nountenant at sufferance, nountenant at will, nountenant for years, nountenant in common, nountenure, nountestament, nountestator, nountest case, nountest certificate, nountestify, verbtestimony, nounthereinafter, adverbthird party, nounthrough, prepositionticket, nounticket, verbtitle, nountitle deed, nountitle holder, nountort, nountradename, nounTrading Standards, treasure trove, nountrespass, verbtrespass, nountrial, nountrust for sale, nounultra vires, adjectiveunderwriting power, undue influence, noununlicensed, adjectiveuphold, verbverdict, nounvindicate, verbvisa, nounvoucher, nounward, nounwarrant, nounwhereas, conjunctionwill, nounwill, verbwinding up, nounwitness, nounwitness, verbwitness box, nounwrit, nounwrongful termination,

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► laid down by statute

Protection for the consumer is laid down by statute (=established by law).

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► criminal

· Franklin argued that he never violated any criminal statutes.· The report also examined criminal statutes governing domestic violence in all 50 states.

► federal

· Such conduct would violate a federal extortion statute.· Nearly a thousand federal statutes use the term spouse or marriage.· Interception of cell phone calls has been a criminal act since 1986, when those devices were included in federal wiretap statutes.· The governor had not requested federal aid and, in their view, no federal statute had been violated.· At issue is whether domestic partners benefits are covered by the federal statute.

► new

· The Ministry of Railways and the national monopolies commission will draw up revised conditions of carriage to reflect the new statute.· They imposed a new, six-month statute of limitations, which few people, fired, without a job, could meet.· The new statutes could only be changed by a two-thirds majority vote of the new Congress.· The New Jersey statute is not such a quarantine law.· This led the Committee to propose two separate new statutes.· The new statute will stop trade unionists trying to persuade workers in unconnected companies to take sympathy action.· While pledging themselves publicly to legislation, they worked privately to block many of the attempts to secure new acts and statutes.· The new statute had set out the management arrangements governing the institutions which the county authority had taken over.

► particular

· Whether it is so or not is a question of construction of the particular statute concerned.· The court must first determine whether the particular statute gave rise to the right to sue for damages.· Why is a particular statute regarded as valid?· Thus, the general principle is that one must look to the particular taxing statute.

► relevant

· The second relevant statute concerns guardianship under the Mental Health Act 1983.· First, it was unsuccessful on the correct interpretation of the relevant statute, the Police Act 1964.· The relevant statute empowered the council to pay such wages as it thought fit.

NOUN► book

· But what happens if there are two Acts on the statute books which conflict with one another?· Most work at uninspiring tasks, pore over old court decisions and statute books, and draft memos for their higher-ups.· The hon. Gentleman said that I had said that we would keep internment on the statute book.· The southern states now relied on tightening enforcement measures already on the statute books and increasing the alertness of the patrols.· I repeat what I have said before: internment has been retained on the statute book.· Governments will then be hard put to get it on to their national statute books by mid-1993.· The fact remains that internment is on the statute book and is available to the Government to use.· The legislation went on to the statute book in July 1986 and the new system was finally introduced in April 1988.

► books

· But what happens if there are two Acts on the statute books which conflict with one another?· Most work at uninspiring tasks, pore over old court decisions and statute books, and draft memos for their higher-ups.· Governments will then be hard put to get it on to their national statute books by mid-1993.· The southern states now relied on tightening enforcement measures already on the statute books and increasing the alertness of the patrols.· Opposition by those in favour of the availability of abortion, however, meant that few such measures had progressed to the statute books.· The society was founded in 1966 when David Steel's abortion Bill was moving fast towards the statute books.· The Bill will get Royal Assent later this year when it will officially go on to the statute books.· Although remaining on the statute books, Nemery's version had not been applied since 1985.

► law

· Consequently, case and statute law was made which prevented distribution of capital invested.· The principle applies not only to taxing statutes but all forms of statute law.· If statute laws were printed like newspapers, these would be tabloid, not quality laws.· Despite the recent advent of statute law in this area, there remains no statutory definition of what constitutes insider trading.· No formal, authoritative documents set forth these rules, and they find no embodiment in statute law.· But in the field of statute law the judge must be obedient to the will of Parliament as expressed in its enactments.· Judicial interpretation of statute law can be overridden by a new act of Parliament.· Unpalatable statute law may not be disregarded or rejected, merely because it is unpalatable.

► state

· Each state statute that mandates reporting of child abuse or neglect specifies the procedures reporters are required to follow.· In applying these general rules, the courts look at each individual case in light of whatever state statute may apply.· Many state statutes provide for an award of attorney fees to the prevailing party.· States have the responsibility for ensuring teacher competence, and state statutes generally set out standards for teacher certification.

VERB► confer

· The House held that the discretion, being a discretion conferred by statute, must be exercised in accordance with the statutory intention.

► enact

· One is that courts are concerned only with the power to enact statutes, not with their wisdom.

► govern

· In respect of children born since 1976 the position is governed by statute.· Although an area of negligence, liability is governed by statute, the Occupiers' Liability Acts 1957 and 1984.

► interpret

· The judges then must decide how to interpret the statute and by so doing they define its meaning.

► lay

· The manner of enforcement was laid down by the statute.· The unusual, possibly unique, method of election was laid down in the statutes by John Dakyn.

► pass

· Some years were to pass before statutes could only be made in parliament.· Under recently passed statutes, teachers now also have a duty to report child abuse and neglect.· It does not need research to show that no such sweeping condemnation can be passed upon the statute before us.

► provide

· No remedy was provided by the statute for enforcement.

► reach

· We plead with the House to allow the Bill to take its course and reach the statute book.· I hope that the provisions will reach the statute book quickly.

► read

· However, a careful reading of the statutes indicates no distinction between insurrections in a state and insurrections of a state.· Other members of the Court affirm on the basis of their reading of certain statutes.

► require

· They were required by statute to keep their pipes at a certain pressure level.· It applies, for instance, to a local authority which is required by statute to receive sewage into its sewers.· Children's services were the responsibility of one department, required by statute.· In 1357 he is required by statute to entrust the administration of the property to the near relations of the deceased.

PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► on the statute book

Some of those old laws are still on the statute book.
I repeat what I have said before: internment has been retained on the statute book.
It is clear that the Government are determined that the Bill will be on the statute book before the general election.
The Act enshrines principles social workers fought hard to get on the statute book.
The fact remains that internment is on the statute book and is available to the Government to use.
The hon. Gentleman said that I had said that we would keep internment on the statute book.
The number of laws on the statute book increases cumulatively since governments repeal relatively few laws.

单词	statute
释义	statutestat‧ute /ˈstætʃuːt/ ●○○ noun [countable] Word Origin WORD ORIGINstatute Origin: 1200-1300 Old French statut, from Late Latin statutum ‘law’, from Latin statuere ‘to set up, station’, from status; ➔ STATE1 Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES In New Mexico, a state statute permits one minute of silent prayer at the beginning of school. Unfortunately his lawyer could find no statute or point of law preventing his client's imprisonment. university statutes EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS But the death penalty is kept off the statute books by the one unanswerable and non-politically partisan argument against it. Indeed, the Texas statute struck down today was, as the majority notes, first enacted in 1857... Most work at uninspiring tasks, pore over old court decisions and statute books, and draft memos for their higher-ups. The statute confines itself to prohibiting the carriage of certain goods in interstate or foreign commerce. The Foreign Compensation Commission was empowered by statute to deal with claims to compensation under agreements with foreign governments. These guidelines are included in the official comments on the statutes and list a number of specific exceptions for teachers. This statute originated the office of administrator. Whether it is so or not is a question of construction of the particular statute concerned. Thesaurus THESAURUS► rule an instruction that says what people are allowed to do or not allowed to do, for example in a game, school, or company: · the rules of baseball· He disobeyed the school rules. ► law an official rule that everyone in a country, city, or state must obey: · It is against the law to carry a concealed weapon.· The law requires motorcyclists to wear helmets. ► regulation an official rule or order, which is part of a set of rules made by a government or organization: · the regulations for applying for a passport· building regulations· environmental regulations on air pollution ► restriction an official rule that limits what people can do: · new restrictions on immigration· The government is planning to impose regulations on the amount of alcohol you can bring into the country. ► guidelines rules or instructions about the best way to do something: · the Department of Health’s guidelines for a healthy diet· guidelines for classroom teachers ► code a set of rules that people or organizations agree to obey but are not forced to obey: · The school has a dress code for its students.· the company’s code of conduct ► statute formal a law that has been officially approved by a parliament, council etc, and written down: · The statute banned corporal punishment. ► ordinance American English a law, made by a city or town, that forbids or restricts an activity: · A local ordinance limited speed in the parks to ten miles an hour. Longman Language Activatoran official rule that everyone must obey► law an official rule that everyone in a country or place must obey: · This law makes it illegal to smoke in public places.· The law defines drunkenness as a certain percentage of alcohol in the blood.law against: · Japan has very strict laws against guns and drugs. under the law/according to the law: · Under the new law, anyone who assists in a suicide faces 10 years in prison.law on: · tough new laws on immigration· Both specific and general laws on child prostitution exist.tax/gun/immigration etc law: · The current gun laws vary from state to state. ► legislation a set of laws, especially ones that are made to control a new problem: · Legislation is needed to stop the spread of computer pornography.· The legislation requires motorcyclists to wear helmets.legislation on: · new legislation on the sale of alcohol ► act a law made by parliament or Congress - used in the official name of a law: · the 1991 Prevention of Terrorism Act· The Wagner Act prohibited employers from firing workers for joining a union. ► bill a new law that has to be approved by members of the government before it can officially become a law: · Monday's debate on the defense bill lasted all night.sign a bill (=to approve a bill so that it becomes a law): · The president signed a bill that will help more families move from welfare to work. ► statute a law that has been officially established by the government so that it is written down as the law: · In New Mexico, a state statute permits one minute of silent prayer at the beginning of school.· Unfortunately his lawyer could find no statute or point of law preventing his client's imprisonment. ► bylaw British /ordinance American a law made by local government that people in a particular area or place must obey: · Fishing on this river is forbidden under a local bylaw.· a city ordinance prohibiting smoking in government buildings WORD SETS► Law access, nounacquit, verbacquittal, nounactionable, adjectiveact of God, nounadjourn, verbadminister, verbadmissible, adjectiveADR, nounadversarial, adjectiveadvocate, nounaffidavit, nounage, nounaggrieved, adjectiveagreement, nounannual return, anti-dumping, adjectiveantitrust, adjectiveAppeal Court, nounappear, verbappellate court, nounarraign, verbarticled clerk, articles of association, nounassignee, nounassizes, nounattachment, nounattest, verbattorney, nounattorney-at-law, nounattorney general, nounaverage clause, bailable, adjectivebailee, nounbailiff, nounbailment, nounban, nounbarrister, nounbeneficial owner, beneficiary, nounbequeath, verbbequest, nounbest efforts, adjectivebid-rigging, nounbill, nounbill of rights, nounblue law, nounbody corporate, bond, nounbook, verbbox, nounbreakdown clause, break fee, brief, nounbroker's lien, burden of proof, nounbusiness entity, buyer's risk, bylaw, nouncabotage, nouncadastre, nouncase, nouncase law, nouncash shell, nouncause, nouncause célèbre, nouncause of action, nouncaution, nouncaution, verbcertificate of incorporation, nouncertificate of protest, nouncertificate of search, nounchain of title, nounchallenge, nounchallenge, verbchancery, nounChapter 7, nouncharge, nouncharge, verbcharges register, chief justice, nouncircuit court, nouncite, verbcitizen's arrest, nouncivil, adjectivecivil law, nounclaim, nounclaimant, nounclass action, nounclause, nounclean, adjectivecloud on title, nouncollusion, nouncommerce clause, committal, nouncommon law, nouncommunity property, nounCommunity Reinvestment Act, nouncommutation, nounCompanies House, nouncompanies registry, company limited by guarantee, nouncompany limited by shares, nouncompany officer, competence, nouncompetent, adjectivecomplainant, nouncompletion, nouncompletion date, compliance officer, compulsory purchase, nounconditional discharge, nouncondition precedent, nouncondition subsequent, nounconduct money, confidentiality clause, confirmation hearing, conflict of laws, nounconjugal, adjectiveconsensus ad idem, nounconsent decree, consenting adult, nounconservator, nounconstituted, adjectiveconstitution, nounconstitutional, adjectiveconstitutionality, nouncontempt, nouncontest, verbcontingency fee, contract of insurance, nouncontract of purchase, nouncontract of service, nouncontravene, verbcontravention, nouncontributory negligence, nounconvey, verbconveyance, nounconveyancing, nounconvict, verbconviction, nouncopyright, nounco-respondent, nouncosignatory, nouncounsel, nouncounty court, nouncourthouse, nouncourt-martial, nouncourt-martial, verbCourt of Appeal, nounCourt of Appeals, nouncourt of inquiry, nouncourt of law, nounCourt of Queen's Bench, nouncourt order, nouncourt reporter, nouncourtroom, nouncramdown, nouncriminal, adjectivecriminal injury, criminalize, verbcriminal law, nouncross-examine, verbCrown Court, nouncurfew, nouncustodial, adjectiveD.A., noundata protection, death sentence, noundeath warrant, noundeclaration of association, noundecree, noundecree absolute, noundecree nisi, noundecriminalize, verbdeed, noundeed of conveyance, noundefalcation, noundefend, verbdefendant, noundeficiency judgment, noundeficiency judgment, de jure, adjectivedeposition, noundeputy, nounderivative lease, desertion, noundiminished responsibility, noundiplomatic immunity, noundirectors register, disabled quota, disbar, verbdischarge of contract, noundisclaim, verbdisclaimer, noundiscretionary, adjectivedisinherit, verbdismiss, verbdispense, verbdisposition, noundispossess, verbdissent, noundissolution, noundistrain, verbdistrict attorney, noundistrict court, noundivorce, noundivorce, verbdivorced, adjectivedocket, noundonee, noundouble jeopardy, noundraftsman, noundrink-driving, noundrunk driving, noundue process, nounduress, nouneasement, nounedict, nouneffective, adjectiveeminent domain, nounempower, verbenabling, adjectiveenabling clause, enact, verbendowment, nounenforced, adjectiveenjoin, verbescape clause, escrow, nounescrow agent, estate, nounestoppel, nounevidence, nounexamination, nounexamination-in-chief, nounexamine, verbexculpate, verbexecute, verbexecutor, nounexecutrix, nounexhibit, nounexpectations, nounex post facto law, nounexpropriate, verbextradite, verbextrajudicial, adjectivefair dealing, false representation, nounfee absolute, nounfiduciary, nounfiduciary, adjectivefinding, nounfirm name, nounfixtures and fittings, nounforce majeure, nounforeman, nounforewoman, nounfreeholder, nounfree pardon, nounfrustration of contract, fugitive, nounfugitive, adjectivegagging order, gag order, noungarnishee, verbgarnishee, noungeneral counsel, noungeneral practice, noungive, verbgrand jury, noungrantee, noungrantor, noungreen paper, noungross misconduct, ground rent, nounguarantee, verbguarantor, nounguaranty, nounguillotine, verbguilt, noungun control, nounhabeas corpus, nounHague Rules, nounhear, verbhearing, nounheir, nounheir apparent, nounhereafter, adverbhereditament, nounhereinafter, adverbhereof, 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Standards, treasure trove, nountrespass, verbtrespass, nountrial, nountrust for sale, nounultra vires, adjectiveunderwriting power, undue influence, noununlicensed, adjectiveuphold, verbverdict, nounvindicate, verbvisa, nounvoucher, nounward, nounwarrant, nounwhereas, conjunctionwill, nounwill, verbwinding up, nounwitness, nounwitness, verbwitness box, nounwrit, nounwrongful termination, Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► laid down by statute Protection for the consumer is laid down by statute (=established by law). COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► criminal · Franklin argued that he never violated any criminal statutes.· The report also examined criminal statutes governing domestic violence in all 50 states. ► federal · Such conduct would violate a federal extortion statute.· Nearly a thousand federal statutes use the term spouse or marriage.· Interception of cell phone calls has been a criminal act since 1986, when those devices were included in federal wiretap statutes.· The governor had not requested federal aid and, in their view, no federal statute had been violated.· At issue is whether domestic partners benefits are covered by the federal statute. ► new · The Ministry of Railways and the national monopolies commission will draw up revised conditions of carriage to reflect the new statute.· They imposed a new, six-month statute of limitations, which few people, fired, without a job, could meet.· The new statutes could only be changed by a two-thirds majority vote of the new Congress.· The New Jersey statute is not such a quarantine law.· This led the Committee to propose two separate new statutes.· The new statute will stop trade unionists trying to persuade workers in unconnected companies to take sympathy action.· While pledging themselves publicly to legislation, they worked privately to block many of the attempts to secure new acts and statutes.· The new statute had set out the management arrangements governing the institutions which the county authority had taken over. ► particular · Whether it is so or not is a question of construction of the particular statute concerned.· The court must first determine whether the particular statute gave rise to the right to sue for damages.· Why is a particular statute regarded as valid?· Thus, the general principle is that one must look to the particular taxing statute. ► relevant · The second relevant statute concerns guardianship under the Mental Health Act 1983.· First, it was unsuccessful on the correct interpretation of the relevant statute, the Police Act 1964.· The relevant statute empowered the council to pay such wages as it thought fit. NOUN► book · But what happens if there are two Acts on the statute books which conflict with one another?· Most work at uninspiring tasks, pore over old court decisions and statute books, and draft memos for their higher-ups.· The hon. Gentleman said that I had said that we would keep internment on the statute book.· The southern states now relied on tightening enforcement measures already on the statute books and increasing the alertness of the patrols.· I repeat what I have said before: internment has been retained on the statute book.· Governments will then be hard put to get it on to their national statute books by mid-1993.· The fact remains that internment is on the statute book and is available to the Government to use.· The legislation went on to the statute book in July 1986 and the new system was finally introduced in April 1988. ► books · But what happens if there are two Acts on the statute books which conflict with one another?· Most work at uninspiring tasks, pore over old court decisions and statute books, and draft memos for their higher-ups.· Governments will then be hard put to get it on to their national statute books by mid-1993.· The southern states now relied on tightening enforcement measures already on the statute books and increasing the alertness of the patrols.· Opposition by those in favour of the availability of abortion, however, meant that few such measures had progressed to the statute books.· The society was founded in 1966 when David Steel's abortion Bill was moving fast towards the statute books.· The Bill will get Royal Assent later this year when it will officially go on to the statute books.· Although remaining on the statute books, Nemery's version had not been applied since 1985. ► law · Consequently, case and statute law was made which prevented distribution of capital invested.· The principle applies not only to taxing statutes but all forms of statute law.· If statute laws were printed like newspapers, these would be tabloid, not quality laws.· Despite the recent advent of statute law in this area, there remains no statutory definition of what constitutes insider trading.· No formal, authoritative documents set forth these rules, and they find no embodiment in statute law.· But in the field of statute law the judge must be obedient to the will of Parliament as expressed in its enactments.· Judicial interpretation of statute law can be overridden by a new act of Parliament.· Unpalatable statute law may not be disregarded or rejected, merely because it is unpalatable. ► state · Each state statute that mandates reporting of child abuse or neglect specifies the procedures reporters are required to follow.· In applying these general rules, the courts look at each individual case in light of whatever state statute may apply.· Many state statutes provide for an award of attorney fees to the prevailing party.· States have the responsibility for ensuring teacher competence, and state statutes generally set out standards for teacher certification. VERB► confer · The House held that the discretion, being a discretion conferred by statute, must be exercised in accordance with the statutory intention. ► enact · One is that courts are concerned only with the power to enact statutes, not with their wisdom. ► govern · In respect of children born since 1976 the position is governed by statute.· Although an area of negligence, liability is governed by statute, the Occupiers' Liability Acts 1957 and 1984. ► interpret · The judges then must decide how to interpret the statute and by so doing they define its meaning. ► lay · The manner of enforcement was laid down by the statute.· The unusual, possibly unique, method of election was laid down in the statutes by John Dakyn. ► pass · Some years were to pass before statutes could only be made in parliament.· Under recently passed statutes, teachers now also have a duty to report child abuse and neglect.· It does not need research to show that no such sweeping condemnation can be passed upon the statute before us. ► provide · No remedy was provided by the statute for enforcement. ► reach · We plead with the House to allow the Bill to take its course and reach the statute book.· I hope that the provisions will reach the statute book quickly. ► read · However, a careful reading of the statutes indicates no distinction between insurrections in a state and insurrections of a state.· Other members of the Court affirm on the basis of their reading of certain statutes. ► require · They were required by statute to keep their pipes at a certain pressure level.· It applies, for instance, to a local authority which is required by statute to receive sewage into its sewers.· Children's services were the responsibility of one department, required by statute.· In 1357 he is required by statute to entrust the administration of the property to the near relations of the deceased. Phrases PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► on the statute book Some of those old laws are still on the statute book. I repeat what I have said before: internment has been retained on the statute book. It is clear that the Government are determined that the Bill will be on the statute book before the general election. The Act enshrines principles social workers fought hard to get on the statute book. The fact remains that internment is on the statute book and is available to the Government to use. The hon. Gentleman said that I had said that we would keep internment on the statute book. The number of laws on the statute book increases cumulatively since governments repeal relatively few laws. 1a law passed by a parliament, council etc and formally written down: Protection for the consumer is laid down by statute (=established by law).► see thesaurus at rule2a formal rule of an institution or organization: College statutes forbid drinking on campus.
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