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statutory

Pronunciation: [ˈstætʃʊtəri]

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

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?

How to pronounce statutory

Pronunciation: [ˈstætʃʊtəri]

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