Statute

Definition: Meaning of, statute in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈstatʃuːt;ˈstatjuːt /

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statute	statutes

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statute used in phrases

statute book (noun)
1. on the statute book officially part of the law
statute law (noun)
1. the whole group of written laws established by a parliament, council etc [↪ common law]
statute mile (noun)
1. a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
statute of limitations (noun)
1. law a law which gives the period of time within which action may be taken on a legal question or crime
statute title (noun)
1. a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
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turkish sea power was destroyed in 1571 by a league of Christian nations organized by the Pope

statute book