statute
/ˈstætʃut/
a written law passed by a legislative body
statute in a sentence
“The statute clearly prohibits such conduct.”
Origin of statute
Latin statutum thing set up from statuere to set up, establish from status standing
Related Words
precedent
an earlier event or action regarded as a guide
jurisprudence
the theory or philosophy of law
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a person who brings a case against another in court
defendant
a person accused or sued in a court of law
testimony
a formal written or spoken statement
deposition
a formal statement taken outside of court