STATUTE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for STATUTE?

Need another word that means the same as “statute”? Find 28 synonyms and 30 related words for “statute” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Statute” are: law, regulation, enactment, act, bill, decree, edict, rule, ruling, resolution, promulgation, measure, motion, dictum, command, order, stipulation, commandment, directive, pronouncement, ratification, proclamation, dictate, diktat, fiat, covenant, demand, codified

Statute as a Noun

Definitions of "Statute" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “statute” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• (in biblical use) a law or decree made by a sovereign, or by God.
• A rule of an organization or institution.
• A written law passed by a legislative body.
• An act passed by a legislative body.

Synonyms of "Statute" as a noun (27 Words)

act	A document attesting a legal transaction. She was putting on an act and laughing a lot.
bill	A list of particulars as a playbill or bill of fare. They held a public hearing on the bill.
command	The power or authority to command. A five member general command.
commandment	A rule to be observed as strictly as one of the Ten Commandments. She had followed her mother s commandments for long enough.
covenant	An agreement which brings about a relationship of commitment between God and his people The Jewish faith is based on the biblical covenants made with Abraham Moses and David. There was a covenant between them that her name was never to be mentioned.
decree	The issuing of a decree. The king ruled by decree.
demand	The act of demanding. There were many demands on his time.
dictate	An order or principle that must be obeyed. The dictates of fashion.
dictum	A short statement that expresses a general truth or principle. The old dictum might is right.
diktat	An order or decree imposed by someone in power without popular consent. He can disband the legislature and rule by diktat.
directive	A pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity. A new EC directive.
edict	A legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge. Clovis issued an edict protecting Church property.
enactment	An instance of acting something out. Enactments covering food safety.
fiat	A formal authorization or proposition; a decree. The reforms left most prices fixed by government fiat.
law	The branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do. Law students.
measure	Measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals used as a reference in making measurements. Tables of weights and measures.
motion	An optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object. Her mother put on her nappy for her to pass a motion.
order	A thing made supplied or served as a result of an order. The firm has won an order for six tankers.
proclamation	A formal public statement. Bold proclamations about their team s hopes for the season.
promulgation	A public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen. His promulgation of the policy proved to be premature.
pronouncement	An authoritative declaration. Distrust of the pronouncements of politicians was endemic.
ratification	Making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it. The ratification of the treaty.
regulation	In accordance with regulations of the correct type. Short haircuts were the regulation.
resolution	The number of pixels per square inch on a computer generated display the greater the resolution the better the picture. He handled the last British actions of the war with resolution.
rule	A rule describing or prescribing a linguistic practice. He knew the rules of chess.
ruling	An authoritative decision or pronouncement, especially one made by a judge. The ruling was reversed in the appeal court.
stipulation	A restriction that is insisted upon as a condition for an agreement. A stipulation of fact was made in order to avoid delay.

Usage Examples of "Statute" as a noun

• The appointment will be subject to the statutes of the university.
• The Act consolidated statutes dealing with non-fatal offences.
• Immunities granted to trade unions by statute.

Statute as an Adjective

Definitions of "Statute" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “statute” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Enacted by a legislative body.

Synonyms of "Statute" as an adjective (1 Word)

codified

Enacted by a legislative body. Codified written laws.

Usage Examples of "Statute" as an adjective

• Statute law.

Associations of "Statute" (30 Words)

amendment	An article added to the US Constitution. You can add some soil texturizing amendments to improve soil drainage.
binding	One of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a ski and that will grip a ski boot the bindings should release in case of a fall. Business agreements are intended to be legally binding.
constitutional	Constitutional in the structure of something especially your physical makeup. A constitutional inability to tell the truth.
deadline	The latest time or date by which something should be completed. The deadline of 6pm passed without incident.
decease	Pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life. He deceased at his palace of Croydon.
decree	Order something by decree. Presidential decrees.
demise	The end or failure of an enterprise or institution. The demise of industry.
due	A payment that is due e g as the price of membership. He was only taking back what was due to him.
enabling	Providing legal power or sanction. An enabling resolution.
enact	Put into practice (an idea or suggestion. The legislature enacted this law in 1985.
enactment	Acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture. Enactments covering food safety.
expire	(of a period of time) come to an end. The three year period has expired.
expiry	The event of dying or departure from life. An expiry date.
holocaust	An act of mass destruction and loss of life (especially in war or by fire. A nuclear holocaust.
judicial	Expressing careful judgment. A judicial inquiry into the allegations.
jurisdiction	The right and power to interpret and apply the law. The English court had no jurisdiction over the defendants.
jurisprudence	The branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do. American jurisprudence.
law	The branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do. He had supreme control what he said was law.
legally	By law; conforming to the law. The weapons were purchased legally.
legitimacy	Lawfulness by virtue of being authorized or in accordance with law. Refusal to recognize the legitimacy of both governments.
legitimately	In a way that can be defended with logic or justification; fairly. They can prove that the funds were acquired legitimately.
legitimize	Make legitimate. Voters legitimize the government through the election of public officials.
ordinance	An authoritative order. His strict observance of religious ordinances was no doubt quickened by the remorse he felt.
perish	(of rubber, food, etc.) lose its normal qualities; rot or decay. A great part of his army perished of hunger and disease.
probate	Establish the validity of (a will). The house has been valued for probate.
proceeding	(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked.
regularize	Make (something) regular. Regularize the heart beat with a pace maker.
regulation	In accordance with regulations of the correct type. Fiscal regulations are in the hands of politicians.
statutory	Relating to or created by statutes. Statutory controls over prices.
wanted	Desired or wished for or sought. A wanted poster.