A statute is a rule or law which has been made by a government or other organization and formallywritten down.
The new statute covers the care for, bringing up and protection of children.
The independence of the judiciary in France is guaranteed by statute.
Synonyms: law, act, rule, regulation More Synonyms of statute
statute in British English
(ˈstætjuːt)
noun
1.
a.
an enactment of a legislative body expressed in a formal document
b.
this document
2.
a permanent rule made by a body or institution for the government of its internal affairs
Word origin
C13: from Old French estatut, from Late Latin statūtum, from Latin statuere to set up, decree, ultimately from stāre to stand
statute in American English
(ˈstætʃut)
noun
1.
an established rule; formal regulation
2.
a.
a law passed by a legislative body and set forth in a formal document
b.
such a document
SIMILAR WORDS: law
Word origin
ME < OFr statut < LL statutum, neut. of L statutus, pp. of statuere: see statue
Examples of 'statute' in a sentence
statute
This should be recognised by a new statute of limitations.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
There was no statute of limitations in this case.
Patrick O'Brian Richard Temple
They are a long way from the statute book.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It has little or no basis either in case law or statute.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The plans are landing on the statute book.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
He insisted that common law and statute did allow for exceptional circumstances.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The statute of limitations specifies the deadline for filing a civil lawsuit.
Christianity Today (2000)
The plan is unlikely to reach the statute book.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He will not face charges as the statute of limitations on the alleged crimes has expired.
The Sun (2014)
Such measures are on the statute book but not in force.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But there is no statute of limitations on suffering.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
My client annoyed the judge so much that she threw her statute book at him.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Employers are concerned because these statutes require them to balance compliance with their duty to keep their workforces safe.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The defendant's case was that the letters were sent as required by the statute.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The lack of a statute law database highlights one of the ironies of British public life.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Yet existing statute law decreed that such agreements were only one factor in the balance, she said.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
This does not require statute.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Bills regularly make reference to other statute law without any further explanation, making them impossible for anyone without specialist legal knowledge to understand.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The charter is the Conservatives' alternative to a new statute to verify a new press regulator.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
But with a new statute, judges would'still have to draw the line.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The Prime Minister made clear during his evidence to the inquiry that his instinct was against any new statute.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
First, he does not think that he should have to sit on the panel appointing his successor, as required by statute.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
In other languages
statute
British English: statute NOUN
A statute is a rule or law which has been made by a government or other organization and formally written down.
The new statute covers the protection of children.
American English: statute
Brazilian Portuguese: estatuto
Chinese: 法令
European Spanish: estatuto
French: loi
German: Statut
Italian: statuto
Japanese: 制定法
Korean: 법규
European Portuguese: estatuto
Latin American Spanish: estatuto
All related terms of 'statute'
statute law
a law enacted by a legislative body
statute book
The statute book is a record of all the laws made by the government.
statute mile
→ mile
statute of limitations
a legislative enactment prescribing the period of time within which proceedings must be instituted to enforce a right or bring an action at law
Statute of Westminster
the act of Parliament (1931) that formally recognized the independence of the dominions within the Empire
mi
(in tonic sol-fa ) the third degree of any major scale ; mediant
mile
A mile is a unit of distance equal to 1760 yards or approximately 1.6 kilometres.
(noun)
Definition
a permanent rule made by a company or other institution
a new statute to take in both pay and discrimination laws
Synonyms
law
The law was passed on a second vote.
act
an Act of Parliament
rule
the rule against retrospective prosecution
regulation
new safety regulations
decree
He issued a decree ordering all unofficial armed groups to disband.
ordinance
ordinances that restrict building development
enactment
enactments which empowered the court to require security to be given
edict
In 1741 Catherine the Great issued an edict of toleration for Buddhism.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of act
Definition
a formal decision reached or law passed by a law-making body
an Act of Parliament
Synonyms
law,
bill,
measure,
resolution,
decree,
statute,
ordinance,
enactment,
edict
in the sense of decree
Definition
a law made by someone in authority
He issued a decree ordering all unofficial armed groups to disband.
Synonyms
law,
order,
ruling,
act,
demand,
command,
regulation,
mandate,
canon,
statute,
covenant,
ordinance,
proclamation,
enactment,
edict,
dictum,
precept
in the sense of edict
Definition
a decree or order given by any authority
In 1741 Catherine the Great issued an edict of toleration for Buddhism.
Synonyms
decree,
law,
act,
order,
ruling,
demand,
command,
regulation,
dictate,
mandate,
canon,
manifesto,
injunction,
statute,
fiat,
ordinance,
proclamation,
enactment,
dictum,
pronouncement,
ukase (rare),
pronunciamento
Synonyms of 'statute'
statute
Explore 'statute' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of enactment
enactments which empowered the court to require security to be given
Synonyms
decree,
order,
law,
act,
ruling,
bill,
measure,
command,
legislation,
regulation,
resolution,
dictate,
canon,
statute,
ordinance,
commandment,
edict,
bylaw
in the sense of ordinance
Definition
an official rule or order
ordinances that restrict building development
Synonyms
rule,
order,
law,
ruling,
standard,
guide,
direction,
principle,
command,
regulation,
guideline,
criterion,
decree,
canon,
statute,
fiat,
edict,
dictum,
precept
in the sense of regulation
Definition
a rule that governs procedure or behaviour
new safety regulations
Synonyms
rule,
order,
law,
direction,
procedure,
requirement,
dictate,
decree,
canon,
statute,
ordinance,
commandment,
edict,
precept,
standing order
in the sense of rule
Definition
a statement of what is allowed, for example in a game or procedure