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statute definition

stat·ute (stac̸h′o̵̅o̅t)

noun

  1. an established rule; formal regulation
    1. a law passed by a legislative body and set forth in a formal document
    2. such a document

Etymology: ME < OFr statut < LL statutum, neut. of L statutus, pp. of statuere: see statue

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