statutes
Pronunciation: [ˈstætʃuːts]
Word
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?
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