Word Type

Noun

Adjective

The word "statute" can be used as noun and adjective.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

regulation

Derived Terms

creature of statute laughing heir statute long arm statute long-arm statute nonclaim statute slayer statute statute book statute law statute mile statute of frauds statute of limitations statute of repose statutorily statutory statutory rape survival statute wrongful death statute

Context

common law legal

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

act enactment

Related Terms

legislature society

Similar Terms

written

Synonym Network

codified legislative act

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