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statute

statute /ˈstæˌtʃuːt/ noun
plural statutes
statute
/ˈstæˌtʃuːt/
noun
plural statutes
Britannica Dictionary definition of STATUTE
: a written law that is formally created by a government
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Synonyms see: law
[count] : a written rule or regulation