Statute Book
/ˈstætʃuːt bʊk/
Definitions
- (n.) A collection or compendium of statutes enacted by a legislative body, serving as an authoritative reference for enacted laws.
The lawyer consulted the statute book to verify the applicable criminal offense.
Forms
- statute books
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Commentary
The term often denotes an official published compilation and is critical in legal research to locate current statutory laws.
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