statutory [stach -oo -tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
Word Origin
of, relating to, or of the nature of a statute . prescribed or authorized by statute . conforming to statute . (of an offense) recognized by statute ; legally punishable. Show More
Origin of statutory First recorded in
1710–20; statute +
-ory1 Related forms stat·u·to·ri·ly , adverb non·stat·u·to·ry , adjective Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for nonstatutory of, relating to, or having the nature of a statute prescribed or authorized by statute (of an offence) recognized by statute subject to a punishment or penalty prescribed by statute Show More
Derived Forms statutorily , adverb Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Word Origin and History for nonstatutory adj. "pertaining to statues," 1717, from statute + -ory . Statutory rape attested from 1898; in U.S., "sexual intercourse with a female below the legal age of consent, whether forced or not."
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