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statutes

Pronunciation: [ˈstætʃuːts]

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Learn how to use statutes in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “law”

(noun) statutes are written laws made by a government or legislative body. They tell people what they can and cannot do, similar to rules in a game.

Example

The new statutes protect workers from unfair treatment at their jobs.

Example

There are no statutes that allow people to break the law just because they are in a hurry.

Example

What are the main statutes that govern traffic rules in our state?

Context: “regulation”

(noun) statutes can also refer to laws that set rules for how organizations and groups operate. It's like the guidelines that tell a club how to run its meetings.

Example

The organization followed the statutes to hold their annual meeting successfully.

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Ignoring the statutes led to confusion and disagreements among the members.

Example

What are the statutes that our group needs to follow during elections?

How to pronounce statutes

Pronunciation: [ˈstætʃuːts]

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