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Meaning of 'statutory' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Statutory [ a.]
- Enacted by statute; depending on statute for its authority; as, a statutory provision.

Meaning of 'statutory' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . statutory [ a]
Meaning (1):
- relating to or created by statutes
Example in sentence:
  • statutory law;
  • statutory matters
2 . statutory [ s]
Meaning (2):
- prescribed or authorized by or punishable under a statute
Example in sentence:
  • a statutory age limit;
  • statutory crimes;
  • statutory rape;
  • statutory restrictions

Nearby Words:

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