statutes

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Noun statute has 1 sense

legislative act, statute - an act passed by a legislative body
--₁ is a kind of act, enactment
--₁ has parts: rider
--₁ has particulars:
Stamp Act; enabling act, enabling clause; Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, FISA; ordinance; special act

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Statutes

Description:

In legal terms, statutes refer to laws enacted by a legislative body, such as a government or parliament. They are officially written regulations that govern the rights, obligations, and behaviors of individuals and organizations within a particular jurisdiction.

Senses and Usages:

Noun: A written law formally passed by a legislative body.
Verb (Present Tense): The act of enacting or passing a statute.

Examples:

The new statute aims to protect endangered species.
The government statutes require individuals to pay taxes annually.
The council statutes prohibit parking in this area.

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