Word a Day
statute
What does statute mean?
statute (noun): a written law or ordinance passed by a legislative body.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use statute in a sentence?
- The new statute limited working hours. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce statute?
/ˈstætʃut/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does statute come from?
From Middle English statut, from Old French statut.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “statute” mean?
a written law or ordinance passed by a legislative body
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