noun

statute

/ˈstætʃuːt/ · say it: STAT·yoot

a written law passed by a legislature

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1. (noun) a law or rule made by a government or legislature

2. (noun) a written rule or requirement set by an organization or institution

Examples

1. The statute requires all drivers to wear seatbelts.
2. The university's statute states that students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

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