Statutory Repeal
/ˈstætʃ.əˌtɔːr.i rɪˈpiːl/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal annulment or revocation of a statute or law by legislative act or authority.
The statutory repeal of the outdated law clarified conflicting regulations.
Forms
- statutory repeals
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Commentary
Statutory repeal specifically involves legislative action to remove a statute from the legal corpus, distinguishing it from judicial repeal or implied repeal.
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