statutes (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈstætʃuːts/
Definition
A written law passed by a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress, that has been formally approved and is recorded in official publications.
Examples
The new statutes address environmental protection and resource management.
Ignorance of the law is no excuse; you are expected to know the statutes.
The company's internal statutes outline its mission and governance structure.
How to Use statutes
- statute of limitations (collocation)
- A law that sets the maximum time after an event within which legal proceedings may be initiated. — "The prosecutor realized the case was past the statute of limitations."
- statute of frauds (collocation)
- A legal requirement that certain types of contracts must be in writing to be enforceable. — "The verbal agreement was not enforceable due to the statute of frauds."
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