statute
— Noun
– English
~ an act passed by a legislative body
statute mile
— Noun
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~ a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
statute of limitations
— Noun
– English
~ a statute prescribing the time period during which legal action can be taken
statutory offense
— Noun
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~ crimes created by statutes and not by common law
statutory offence
— Noun
– English
~ crimes created by statutes and not by common law
statutory law
— Noun
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~ the body of laws created by legislative statutes
statutory rape
— Noun
– English
~ sexual intercourse with a person (girl or boy) who has not reached the age of consent (even if both parties participate willingly)