statute
sta·tute
noun
1.
an act passed by a legislative body
adjective
1.
Origin
From Middle English statut, from Old French statut, from Late Latin statutum (“a statute”), neuter singular of Latin statutus, past participle of statuō (“to set up, establish”).
Phrases
- creature of statute
- laughing heir statute
- long arm statute
- long-arm statute
- nonclaim statute
- slayer statute
- statute acre
- statute book
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