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statute

Pronunciation: /ˈstatjuːt/

The English word “statute” has 6 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A written law or ordinance passed by a legislative body.
  2. A rule of an organization or institution.
  3. A law or decree made by a sovereign, or by God.
  4. A (theoretical) type of statutory law specified as regulating a person or thing.
  5. Legal status of being subject to this.
  6. A statute fair.

Etymology

From Middle English statut, from Old French statut, from Late Latin statutum (“a statute”), neuter singular of Latin statutus, past participle of statuō (“to set up, establish”).

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