Statute

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈstætʃuːt/

Origin

From Middle English status, from Old French statut, from Late Latin statutum ("a statute"), neuter singular of Latin statutus, past participle of statuō ("I set up, establish").

Full definition of statute

Noun

1. Written law, as laid down by the legislature.
2. (legal) (Common law) Legislated rule of society which has been given the force of law by those it governs.

Derived terms

• statutory
• statutorily
• statutory rape

Anagrams

• tautest