statˈutorily adverb

statˈutory adjective

1. Of or relating to statute
2. Prescribed, enacted or recognized by statute
3. Depending on statute for its authority
4. So common or frequent as to seem the rule (as though prescribed by statute) (informal)

staˈtute-barred adjective

Disallowed by the statute of limitations

statute book noun

A record of statutes or enacted laws

statute cap noun (Shakespeare)

A kind of cap enjoined by statute (1571) to be worn on Sundays by all below a certain rank

statute labour noun (old)

Compulsory labour on roads, etc

statute law noun

Law in the form of statutes (also statutory law)

statute mile see under mile

statute of limitations noun

A statute prescribing the period of time within which proceedings must be taken to enforce a right or bring a legal action

Statute of Westminster noun

An act (1931) of the United Kingdom parliament conferring independent sovereign status on the self-governing dominions

statutory declaration noun

A declaration made on oath to a statutory authority, eg to change one's name

statutory rape noun (US)

The criminal offence of having sexual intercourse with a child who is below the age of consent