Statutory

//ˈstæt͡ʃəˌtɔɹi// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, relating to, enacted or regulated by a statute. not-comparable

    "Speed limits apply at many points on the line, in addition to the general 25 m.p.h. limit over the whole Dromod-Belturbet section, but it is an open secret that speeds often rise above the statutory limit."

Adjective
  1. 1
    prescribed or authorized by or punishable under a statute wordnet
  2. 2
    relating to or created by statutes wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
legalactionableapplicableauthoritativeauthorizedbinding

Example

More examples

"Statutory rape is defined as sexual relations between one member who is above the age of consent and one who is below, even if their difference in age is insignificant."

Etymology

From statute + -ory.

Related phrases

extra-statutorystatutory authoritystatutory boardstatutory bodystatutory corporationstatutory declarationstatutory depositstatutory exclusionstatutory heirstatutory holidaystatutory instrumentstatutory law

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