statute (Meaning)
statute (n)
an act passed by a legislative body
statute (s)
enacted by a legislative body
Synonyms & Antonyms of statute
Synonyms:
- rule
- directive
- martial law
- command
- commandment
- restriction
- proscription
- bylaw
- edict
- common law
- dictate
- regulation
- ruling
- decree
- fiat
- ground rule
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
statute Sentence Examples
- The statute of limitations bars legal claims after a specified period.
- The university awarded him an honorary statute in recognition of his contributions.
- The statute provides guidelines for the construction of new buildings.
- The local government enacted a statute prohibiting public smoking.
- The statute of frauds requires certain contracts to be in writing.
- The statue of Zeus at Olympia was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- The criminal statute was amended to increase the penalties for certain offenses.
- The statue of Liberty symbolizes freedom and democracy.
- The statute book contains all the laws passed by a legislature.
- The statute of repose sets a time limit for filing legal actions based on defects in construction.
FAQs About the word statute
an act passed by a legislative body, enacted by a legislative body
law, bill, ordinance, amendment, act, constitution, prohibition,legislation, enactment, rule
higher law, higher law,,
The statute of limitations bars legal claims after a specified period.
The university awarded him an honorary statute in recognition of his contributions.
The statute provides guidelines for the construction of new buildings.
The local government enacted a statute prohibiting public smoking.
