adjective
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of, relating to, or having the nature of a statute
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prescribed or authorized by statute
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recognized by statute
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subject to a punishment or penalty prescribed by statute
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Other Word Forms
- nonstatutory adjective
- statutorily adverb
Etymology
Origin of statutory
Example Sentences
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Deputy Welsh Language Commissioner Osian Llywelyn said the condition would be lawful, but stressed language cannot override statutory requirements like prioritising homeless applicants.
From BBC
Beyond statutory accounting metrics, there were a couple of deviations from forecasts, he adds.
The Davis family does not believe that the Amos review will lead to better care across England and are calling for a statutory inquiry.
From BBC
At a previous High Court hearing, lawyers for Matt Goodwin and his election agent Adam Rawlinson acknowledged some election leaflets had failed to include a "statutory imprint", something which constituted "inadvertent illegal practice".
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Wilson said it was not just those struggling with the cost of living who turn to them, in some cases, it was the statutory authorities.
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