Statutory Requirements
/ˈstætʃəˌtɔri rɪˈkwaɪərmənts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal conditions or obligations imposed by statutes that must be met to comply with the law.
The company failed to meet the statutory requirements for environmental protection.
Forms
- statutory requirement
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Commentary
Statutory requirements often specify mandatory actions or standards in legislation; drafters should clearly distinguish these from discretionary guidelines.
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