Statute

Written law passed by a legislative body.

act legislation

A statute is a written law passed by a legislative body.

/ˈstætjuː/

From Old French estatut, from Latin statutum (past participle of statuere 'to establish')

A statute is like a rule made by lawmakers that everyone in a place needs to follow, such as laws about driving or going to school.

Statutes can be amended or repealed by the same legislative body that created them
The oldest known statute is the Code of Hammurabi, dating back to ancient Mesopotamia
Some statutes have been in effect for centuries

What is a statute? A statute is a written law passed by a legislative body
Who makes statutes? Statutes are created and enacted by legislatures, like the U
S
Congress or state assemblies
What is an example of a statute? Traffic laws, education requirements, and environmental regulations are examples of statutes

law act of parliament

law legal rule

ordinance regulation bylaw

legal system body of law

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