statute
/ˈstatjuːt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: statutes
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A written law or ordinance passed by a legislative body.
Noun
Examples
The new statute limited working hours.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A rule of an organization or institution.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “statute” mean?
A written law or ordinance passed by a legislative body.
Is “statute” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.