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- DictionaryStat·ute/ˈstaCHo͞ot/
noun
- 1. a written law passed by a legislative body: "violation of the hate crimes statute"
STATUTE meaning: 1. a law that has been formally approved and written down 2. When a law is on or reaches the…. Learn more.
STATUTE definition: 1. a law that has been formally approved and written down 2. When a law is on or reaches the…. Learn more.
statute. A statute is a law enacted by a legislature. Statutes are also called acts, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or the Sarbanes-Oxley Act . Federal laws must be passed by both houses of Congress, the House of Representative and the Senate, and then usually require approval from the President before they can take effect.
Definitions of "statute" A rule established by the legislature of a government for society to follow. A permanent guideline put in place by a corporation or its originator. A formal document that establishes an organization on an international level and defines its power limits. How to use "statute" in a sentence.
Statute definition, undefined See more. According to the memo, Miller then asked what the statute of limitations in Illinois was and to define what the allegations meant.
noun. /ˈstætʃut/ a law that is passed by a government and formally written down Penalties are laid down in the statute. Corporal punishment was banned by statute in 1987. The wording of the statute is ambiguous. Want to learn more?
Definition of statute noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
