Statutes
/ˈstætʃuːts/
Definitions
- (n.) Written laws enacted by a legislative body.
The legislature passed new statutes to regulate environmental protection.
Forms
- statute
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Commentary
Statutes are primary sources of law and must be distinguished from judicial decisions and administrative regulations.
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