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2 ENTRIES FOUND:

• statute (noun)
• statute of limitations (noun)

statute

/ˈstæˌtʃuːt/

noun

plural

statutes

statute

/ˈstæˌtʃuːt/

noun

plural

statutes

Britannica Dictionary definition of STATUTE

1

:

a written law that is formally created by a government

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• The state legislature passed the statute by an overwhelming margin.

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• business practices that are prohibited/protected by statute

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Synonyms see: law

2

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a written rule or regulation

• college/university statutes

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