statute

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   enacted by a legislative body

   The statute fixed the duties of the office.

2. 2
   noun

   an act passed by a legislative body

   The statute fixed the duties of the office.

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Simplified etymology

Statute entered English in the Middle English period through the Latin word family of statuere “set up, place.” It denoted a law that had been formally set up or established.

From Middle English statut, from Old French statut, from Late Latin statutum (“a statute”), neuter singular of Latin statutus, past participle of statuō (“to set up, establish”).

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