statute

simple noun23 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.5

Refers to a formal written law passed by a legislative body.

A law enacted by the national government.

A law relating to crime.

A law enacted by a state legislature.

A law enacted by a parliament.

The body of law consisting of written laws adopted by a legislative body.

A record of all the laws made by a parliament or legislature.

A law makes something necessary.

A law makes it possible for something to be done.

A law gives official permission for something.

A law officially forces a rule, tax, or punishment.

A law formally forbids something.

A law officially prevents something.

A law which sets the maximum time after an event within which legal proceedings may be initiated. A legal term.

In accordance with a particular law.

As required by law.

To approve a proposal or law by voting.

To make a bill or other proposal a law.

To act in accordance with a law.

To break or fail to comply with a law.

To make minor changes to a law to improve it.

To explain the meaning of a law.

To confirm or support a law, especially by a court.