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.

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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