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statute

stat·ute [ stáchoot ] (plural stat·utes)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. law enacted by legislature: a law established by a legislative body

2. established rule: a permanent established rule or law, especially one involved in the running of a company or other organization

[13th century. Via French< late Latin statutum "something set up" < Latin statuere (see statue)]

stat·u·ta·ble adjective
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