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statutes

 

[ ˈstætʃuːts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal system

Written laws enacted by a legislative body. Statutes are the primary source of law in many legal systems.

Synonyms

laws, legislation, regulations

Examples of usage

  • According to the statutes, all citizens must pay taxes.
  • The new statute prohibits smoking in public places.
Context #2 | Noun

religious context

A formal written enactment of a religious law.

Synonyms

canon, decree, ordinance

Examples of usage

  • This statute governs the conduct of members of the church.
  • The statue outlines the rules and regulations for the religious community.

Translations

Translations of the word "statutes" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estatutos

🇮🇳 कानून

🇩🇪 Gesetze

🇮🇩 statuta

🇺🇦 статути

🇵🇱 statuty

🇯🇵 法令

🇫🇷 statuts

🇪🇸 estatutos

🇹🇷 tüzükler

🇰🇷 법령

🇸🇦 قوانين

🇨🇿 statuty

🇸🇰 stanovy

🇨🇳 法规

🇸🇮 statuti

🇮🇸 lög

🇰🇿 заңдар

🇬🇪 კანონები

🇦🇿 qanunlar

🇲🇽 estatutos

Etymology

The word 'statutes' originated from the Latin word 'statutum', meaning 'a law made by a legislator'. It has been used in legal contexts for centuries to refer to written laws enacted by a governing body. Statutes play a crucial role in shaping the legal framework of societies and are essential for maintaining order and justice.

See also: statutory.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,416, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.