statutory definition

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A definition that is fixed by law.

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  • The firm falls within the statutory definition of a ‘small company’.
  • To prosecute, the act must meet the statutory definition of fraud.
  • The new environmental law provides a clear statutory definition of 'hazardous waste'.
  • Whether you are a resident for tax purposes depends on the statutory definition in the Income Tax Act.
  • An intern's rights are limited unless they meet the statutory definition of an 'employee'.
  • The lawyers argued that their client's actions did not fit the statutory definition of negligence.
  • The government is considering expanding the statutory definition of a 'hate crime'.
  • Previously, the statutory definition of disability was much narrower.
  • A judge will have to interpret the statutory definition in this complex case.
  • All financial institutions must adhere to the statutory definition of 'money laundering'.