Statutory Relief
/ˈstætʃəˌtɔːri rɪˈliːf/
Definitions
- (n.) Relief or remedy expressly provided by statute, as opposed to that developed through common law.
The plaintiff sought statutory relief to enforce their rights under the new employment law.
Forms
- statutory relief
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Commentary
Statutory relief is typically precisely defined by legislative enactments, so it is important to reference the specific statute when citing such relief.
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