Statute — synonyms, definition

1. statute (Noun)

act authority decree direction edict enactment government law legislative act mandate order ordinance precept regulation rule ruling

statute (Noun) — (law) an act passed by a legislative body.

act enactment FISA Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Stamp Act enabling act enabling clause fair-trade act ordinance special act rider

2. statute (Adjective)

codified

statute (Adjective) — Enacted by a legislative body. ex. "statute law"