statutory

adjective

stat·​u·​to·​ry ˈsta-chə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce statutory (audio)
Synonyms of statutory
1
: of or relating to statutes
a statutory provision
2
: enacted, created, or regulated by statute
a statutory age limit
statutorily
ˌsta-chə-ˈtȯr-ə-lē How to pronounce statutory (audio)
adverb

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The ruling only addressed criminal liability and did not curtail Congress’ constitutional authority to investigate presidential conduct, control federal spending, enact statutory restrictions and, in serious cases, pursue impeachment. — Stephanie A, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026 The firing violated the separation of powers, the Administrative Procedure Act and her 5th Amendment due process and statutory rights, the judge ruled. — Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 The citation does not identify a specific statutory subsection. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Investigators missed statutory elements of stalking, which could have provided an opportunity to arrest the suspect. — Stephen Swanson, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for statutory

Word History

First Known Use

1678, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of statutory was in 1678

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“Statutory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statutory. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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statutory

adjective
stat·​u·​to·​ry ˈstach-ə-ˌtōr-ē How to pronounce statutory (audio)
-ˌtȯr-
1
: of or relating to statutes
2
: regulated by statute
3
: punishable by statute

Legal Definition

statutory

adjective
stat·​u·​to·​ry ˈsta-chə-ˌtōr-ē How to pronounce statutory (audio)
1
: of or relating to a statute or statutes
a statutory provision
2
: enacted, created, regulated, or defined by statute
a statutory presumption
a statutory insider
statutorily
ˌsta-chə-ˈtōr-ə-lē How to pronounce statutory (audio)
adverb

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