Statute (Noun)
Meaning
An act passed by a legislative body.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The company's actions were deemed illegal under a newly passed statute aimed at protecting consumer rights.
- A new statute was proposed to amend the current tax laws, sparking heated debates among lawmakers and citizens.
- In accordance with the statute, all employees were entitled to a minimum of two weeks paid vacation each year.
- After reviewing the guidelines set forth in the statute, the lawyer determined her client had indeed broken the law.
- The judge upheld the old statute ruling that the new evidence submitted was not enough to prove the defendant's innocence.