Statute Meaning
/ˈstatjuːt/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA written law or ordinance passed by a legislative body.
nounA rule of an organization or institution.
Sentence Examples
He got off because of the statute of limitations.
The statute of limitations has already passed for this crime.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The new ____ requires all cars to stop at the red light.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The judge referred to a specific ____ that was written in the late 19th century to decide the case.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English statut, from Old French statut, from Late Latin statutum (“a statute”), neuter singular of Latin statutus, past participle of statuō (“to set up, establish”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Despite criticisms which were made of the Railway Executive, it must be recalled that the general framework of the new railway set-up was established by statute, while this form of organisation was particularly well adapted for carrying out the unification of the railways—a very different thing from the purely political act of nationalisation, but an essential part of the objective of nationalisation."
— 1958 January 26, 'Borderer', “Ten Years of British Railways”, in Railway Magazine, page 13:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The new ____ requires all cars to stop at the red light.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The judge referred to a specific ____ that was written in the late 19th century to decide the case.