Federal Statutes
/ˈfɛdərəl ˈstætʃuːts/
Definitions
- (n.) Laws enacted by the United States Congress that apply nationally and override conflicting state laws.
Federal statutes regulate matters such as immigration and bankruptcy.
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- federal statutes
- federal statute
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Commentary
Federal statutes are primary sources of federal law passed by the legislative branch, distinguished from federal regulations or judicial decisions.
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