Statute synonyms

stăch'o͝ot

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law
An impromptu or extralegal system of justice substituted for established judicial procedure:
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edict
The definition of an edict is an order, declaration or command by someone in a position of power or authority.
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ordinance
An authoritative command or order.
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act
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
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decree
An edict or law.
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bill
(UK, slang) A nickname for the British constabulary. Often called "The Bill" or "Old Bill"
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measure
A unit specified by a scale, such as an inch, or by variable conditions, such as a day's march.
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order
A group of persons living under a religious rule:
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precept
A rule or direction, as in technical matters
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regulation
(Countable) A law or administrative rule, issued by an organization, used to guide or prescribe the conduct of members of that organization.
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rule
A statute or regulation governing the court process:
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assize
Court sessions held periodically in each county of England to try civil and criminal cases
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legislation
A bill being considered by a legislature that will become law if enacted.
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lex
A pet form of the male given name Alexander.
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codified
enacted by a legislative body
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legislative act
an act passed by a legislative body
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statutes (related)
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the-rule (related)
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statute-law (related)
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written law (related)
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constitution (related)
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by-law (related)
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civil law (related)
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Statute Sentence Examples

  • It may be created by contract, by statute or by judgment.

  • This statute was partly renewed by 22 Hen.

  • By a statute of 1633 landholders were enabled to have their tithes valued, and to buy them either at nine or six years' purchase, according to the nature of the property.

  • Where no statute applies to the case, the doctrines of the canon law may still be of authority.

  • Since 1909 the sale of intoxicating liquors has been prohibited by statute.

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