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statute

/ˈstætʃuːt/

Meanings
noun
Written law, as laid down by the legislature.

Examples :

"The school's student conduct statute clearly outlines the rules for appropriate behavior in class. "
law government politics state

Related Words

Illustration regarding

regarding verb

/ɹɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/ /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/

To look at; to observe.

"She regarded us warily."

Illustration behavior

behavior noun

[bɪˈheɪvjə] [bɪˈheɪvjɚ]

Human conduct relative to social norms.

"The child's disruptive behavior in class was a concern for the teacher. "

Illustration clearly

clearly adverb

/ˈkliːɹli/ /ˈklɪəli/ /ˈklɪɹli/

(manner) In a clear manner.

"He enunciated every syllable clearly."

Illustration appropriate

appropriate verb

/əˈproʊpriət/ /əˈproʊprieɪt/

To make suitable; to suit.

"The teacher will appropriate the new lesson plan to the students' current level of understanding. "

Illustration outlines

outlines noun

/ˈaʊtlaɪnz/

A line marking the boundary of an object figure.

"The child drew the outlines of a house with a thick marker. "

Illustration strictly

strictly adverb

/ˈstɹɪktli/

In a strict manner.

"He adhered strictly to the diet his doctor prescribed."

Illustration student

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration legislated

legislated verb

/ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtɪd/ /ˈlɛdʒɪˌsleɪtɪd/

To pass laws (including the amending or repeal of existing laws).

"The government legislated a new law requiring all children to attend school until age 18. "

Illustration enforced

enforced verb

/ɪnˈfɔːst/ /ɪnˈfɔɹst/

To keep up, impose or bring into effect something, not necessarily by force.

"The police are there to enforce the law."

Illustration legislature

legislature noun

/ˈlɛdʒɪsləˌtʃʊə/ /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪtʃɚ/

A governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws.

"The city legislature voted to raise taxes to fund a new school building. "

Illustration written

written verb

/ˈɹɪtn̩/

To form letters, words or symbols on a surface in order to communicate.

"The pupil wrote his name on the paper."

Illustration conduct

conduct noun

/ˈkɒndʌkt/ /kənˈdʌkt/ /ˈkɑndʌkt/

The act or method of controlling or directing

"The teacher's conduct of the class ensured a smooth and orderly learning environment. "