statutory

American  

[stach-oo-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈstætʃ ʊˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or of the nature of a statute.

2. prescribed or authorized by statute.

3. conforming to statute.

4. (of an offense) recognized by statute; legally punishable.

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statutory British  

/ ˈstætjʊtərɪ, -trɪ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or having the nature of a statute

2. prescribed or authorized by statute

3. 1. recognized by statute

   2. subject to a punishment or penalty prescribed by statute

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Other Word Forms

• nonstatutory adjective
• statutorily adverb

Etymology

Origin of statutory

First recorded in 1710–20; statute + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

However, a judge ordered the council to re-look at the complaint, saying it had not considered the nub of the matter - whether the fouling constituted a "statutory nuisance".

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The infrastructure minister told the assembly her department did not offer compensation for "pure economic loss resulting from the exercise of its statutory duty to maintain the public road network".

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While set up and funded by the government to investigate matters of public concern, statutory public inquiries are independent.

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"It has been concluded that this report falls outside of the stated statutory time limit, and no investigation can take place," the spokeswoman added.

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The Planning Inspectorate decision was made following an inquiry during which the public, statutory consultees and interested parties were given the opportunity to make representations.

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Related Words

• lawful
• legal