Statutory Offense
/ˈstætʃəˌtɔːri əˈfɛns/
Definitions
- (n.) A crime defined and punishable by statute rather than common law.
The defendant was charged with a statutory offense under the new environmental regulation.
Forms
- statutory offenses
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Commentary
A statutory offense strictly depends on written law, distinguishing it from common law crimes; clarity in drafting statutes is crucial to define offenses precisely.
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