statute
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.