Statute: meaning, definitions and examples
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statute
[ ˈstætʃuːt ]
legal document
A written law passed by a legislative body. Statutes are created by government officials and must be followed by individuals and organizations within the jurisdiction of the law.
Synonyms
act, law, regulation
Examples of usage
- The new statute imposed stricter penalties for traffic violations.
- The statute prohibits discrimination based on race or gender.
- The city council passed a statute requiring all dogs to be on a leash in public areas.
Translations
Translations of the word "statute" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estatuto
🇮🇳 कानून
🇩🇪 Statut
🇮🇩 statuta
🇺🇦 статут
🇵🇱 statut
🇯🇵 規則 (きそく)
🇫🇷 statut
🇪🇸 estatuto
🇹🇷 tüzük
🇰🇷 규정 (gyujeong)
🇸🇦 نظام
🇨🇿 statut
🇸🇰 štatút
🇨🇳 法规 (fǎguī)
🇸🇮 statut
🇮🇸 reglugerð
🇰🇿 жарғы
🇬🇪 სტატუტი
🇦🇿 nizamnamə
🇲🇽 estatuto
Etymology
The word 'statute' originated from the Latin word 'statutum,' meaning 'a law established by authority.' Throughout history, statutes have played a crucial role in governing societies and establishing legal frameworks. From ancient civilizations to modern democracies, statutes have evolved to address various social, political, and economic issues.