statute

noun
UK: /ˈstætʃ.uːt/
US: /ˈstætʃ.uːt/

  1. A law passed by a government.

    1. The statute protects wildlife in the park.
    2. The new statute aims to reduce pollution from industrial plants across state.

  2. A formal, written law of a country or state.

    1. This statute clarifies rules for online commerce.
    2. The company was found to be violating a statute regarding data protection.

Synonyms

law act decree regulation legislation edict

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "statute" in English means: A law passed by a government., A formal, written law of a country or state..

The phonetic transcription of "statute" is /ˈstætʃ.uːt/ in British English and /ˈstætʃ.uːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "statute": law, act, decree, regulation, legislation, edict.

Example usage of "statute": "The statute protects wildlife in the park.". More examples on the page.