Statutes

//ˈstæt͡ʃuts//

"Statutes" in a Sentence (2 examples)

The Emperor, himself a Netherlander and familiar with the character of the people, had deemed it prudent to abolish the Inquisition (at least in name) and not to interfere too strongly with those personal rights of the inhabitants which their municipal or provincial statutes guaranteed to them.

The governor issued many statutes during his term.

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