statutory
Pronunciation: [ˈstætʃʊtəri]
Word
Context: "law"
(adjective) related to laws or rules that are created by government. If something is statutory, it is written down and must be followed because it comes from official legislation.
Example
The company must follow statutory requirements for employee safety.
Example
There are no statutory guidelines that allow for such actions in this situation.
Example
What are the statutory obligations of businesses in our city?
Context: "regulation"
(adjective) describing something that is required by law. These laws tell us what we must do and what we cannot do.
Example
He has a statutory duty to report any suspicious activities.
Example
She does not have a statutory role in this committee and cannot make decisions.
Example
What are the statutory requirements for running this type of business?
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