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statutory

[stach-oo-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or of the nature of a statute.

  2. prescribed or authorized by statute.

  3. conforming to statute.

  4. (of an offense) recognized by statute; legally punishable.



statutory

/ ˈstætjʊtərɪ, -trɪ /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or having the nature of a statute

  2. prescribed or authorized by statute

    1. recognized by statute

    2. subject to a punishment or penalty prescribed by statute

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • statutorily adverb
  • nonstatutory adjective
  • ˈٲٳܳٴǰ adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of statutory1

First recorded in 1710–20; statute + -ory 1
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"This is a sector that has consistently failed to comply with their statutory obligations - some of the housing providers who back the code have multiple maladministration findings to their name," she said.

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced on Saturday there would be a full national statutory inquiry into grooming gangs covering England and Wales.

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In January, the government stopped short of launching a statutory national inquiry into grooming gangs, despite the idea receiving support from some Labour MPs.

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Some companies, both in the UK and abroad, pay out of their own pocket for enhanced paternity leave policies beyond the statutory minimum.

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The prime minister has announced there will be a full national statutory inquiry into grooming gangs.

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Statute of Westminsterstatutory declaration