United States Statutes at Large
/ˈjuːnaɪtɪd steɪts ˈstætʃuːts æt ˈlɑːrdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) The official chronological compilation of all laws and resolutions enacted during each session of the United States Congress, published as bound volumes.
The researcher consulted the United States Statutes at Large to find the original text of the law as passed by Congress.
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- united states statutes at large
- united states statute at large
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The United States Statutes at Large serve as the definitive final source for the text of federal laws before codification; they are essential for verifying the exact language and legislative history of statutes.
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