Statutory Enforcement
/ˈstætʃəˌtɔːri ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The process by which legal authorities ensure compliance with laws or regulations through prescribed statutory powers and procedures.
Statutory enforcement of environmental regulations has increased to curb pollution.
- (n.) The execution or implementation of a statute's provisions by an authorized body.
The agency is responsible for the statutory enforcement of safety standards.
Forms
- statutory enforcement
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Commentary
Statutory enforcement specifically emphasizes enforcement grounded in explicit legislative authority, distinguishing it from enforcement by private means or courts acting solely on equitable principles.
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