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   statute

   /ˈstatʃuːt/

   noun

   • 1. a written law passed by a legislative body: "the Act consolidated statutes dealing with non-fatal offences"
   • ▪ a rule of an organization or institution: "the appointment will be subject to the statutes of the university"
   • ▪ (in biblical use) a law or decree made by a sovereign, or by God.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French statut, from late Latin statutum, neuter past participle of Latin statuere ‘set up’ from status ‘standing’ (see status).

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