statutory

CEFRC1

/ˈstætjʊt(ə)ɹɪ/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Required or controlled by law.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Of, relating to, enacted or regulated by a statute.

Examples

  • Her father was accused of statutory rape.

  • Statutory law is written and passed by a legislature.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˈstæt͡ʃəˌtɔɹi/

Deep Dive

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In context

  • Speed limits apply at many points on the line, in addition to the general 25 m.p.h. limit over the whole Dromod-Belturbet section, but it is an open secret that speeds often rise above the statutory limit.

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Origin

adjective

From statute + -ory.