Statutory Order
/ˈstætʃuˌtɔːri ˈɔrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A legally binding directive issued under the authority of a statute, used to administer or enforce statutory provisions.
The government issued a statutory order to regulate the new environmental standards.
Forms
- statutory order
- statutory orders
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Commentary
Statutory orders are a form of secondary legislation and should clearly reference the enabling statute to ensure legal validity.
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