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| stat·ute [ stáchoot ] (plural stat·utes) |
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1. law enacted by legislature: a law established by a legislative body
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2. established rule: a permanent established rule or law, especially one involved in the running of a company or other organization
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| [13th century. Via French< late Latin statutum "something set up" < Latin statuere (see statue)] |
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 stat·u·ta·ble adjective |
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