statute Meaning & Definition
What Does Statute Mean?
As a noun, statute means A written law or ordinance passed by a legislative body. It can also mean A rule of an organization or institution.
Word Facts for Statute
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈstatjuːt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | codified and legislative act |
| Plural | statutes |
Statute Definition (Noun)
- A written law or ordinance passed by a legislative body.
The new statute limited working hours.
- A rule of an organization or institution.
- A law or decree made by a sovereign, or by God.
- A (theoretical) type of statutory law specified as regulating a person or thing. Legal status of being subject to this.
- Legal status of being subject to this.
- A statute fair.
Noun
- Written law, as laid down by the legislature.
- (common law) Legislated rule of society which has been given the force of law by those it governs.
Synonyms of Statute
Statute synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Statute
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Statute in a Sentence
The new statute limited working hours.
Parliament passed a statute on environmental protection.
criminal statute
statute book
Word Forms & Grammar
statute (countable and uncountable, plural statutes)
Origin of Statute
From Middle English statut, from Old French statut, from Late Latin statutum (“a statute”), neuter singular of Latin statutus, past participle of statuō (“to set up, establish”).
Pronouncing Statute
You say statute as //ˈstatjuːt//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Statute
What part of speech is statute?
Statute is a noun.
What is another word for statute?
Words with a similar meaning to statute include codified and legislative act. See the full list of statute synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of statute?
The plural of statute is statutes.