stat·ute — /ˈstæˌʧuːt/ noun, pl utes 1 : a written law that is formally created by a government [count] The state legislature passed the statute by an overwhelming margin. [noncount] business practices that are prohibited/protected by statute synonyms see… … Useful english dictionary
stat — stat·able; stat·al; stat·ampere; stat·coulomb; stat·ed·ly; stat·farad; stat·henry; stat·i·cal·ly; stat·i·ce; stat·ics; stat·i·scope; stat·ism; stat·is·ti·cian; stat·i·tron; stat·o·blast; stat·ohm; stat·ol·a·try; stat·o·lith; stat·u·a·rist;… … English syllables
ute — con·trib·ute; ex·ute; min·ute·man; pai·ute; pi·ute; quil·e·ute; re·trib·ute; dis·trib·ute; stat·ute; trib·ute; ute; … English syllables
statute — stat·ute … English syllables
statute — stat|ute [ˈstætʃu:t] n [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: statut, from Late Latin statutum law , from Latin statuere to set up, station , from status; STATE1] 1.) a law passed by a parliament, council etc and formally written down ▪… … Dictionary of contemporary English
statute — stat|ute [ stætʃut ] noun count or uncount * a law passed by a government and formally written down: The statute was passed as an emergency measure to deal with the strike. by statute: The government is required by statute to consult local… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
statute — stat•ute [[t]ˈstætʃ ut, ʊt[/t]] n. 1) law a) a formal enactment by a legislature b) law a document setting forth such an enactment 2) law an instrument annexed to an international agreement, as a treaty 3) a permanent rule established by an… … From formal English to slang
statute book — stat′ute book n. law a book containing the laws enacted by the legislature of a state or nation • Etymology: 1585–95 … From formal English to slang
statute mile — stat′ute mile n. wam mile 1) • Etymology: 1860–65 … From formal English to slang
statute of limitations — stat′ute of limita′tions n. law a statute defining the period within which legal action may be taken • Etymology: 1760–70 … From formal English to slang
