Statutes at Large
/ˈstætʃuːts æt ˈlɑrdʒ/
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- (n.) A chronological compilation of public laws enacted by the legislature, published in volumes that include the full text of statutes as originally passed.
Lawyers often consult the Statutes at Large to verify the original text of a law as enacted by Congress.
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The Statutes at Large serve as the official legal evidence of laws and are distinct from codified statutes, which rearrange laws by subject matter.
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