statutory
/ˈstætjʊt(ə)ɹɪ/
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Meaning · English
Of, relating to, enacted or regulated by a statute.
Adjective
Examples
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.
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).
Common questions
What does “statutory” mean?
Of, relating to, enacted or regulated by a statute.
Is “statutory” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.