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stat⋅u⋅to⋅ry

[stach-oo-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
–adjective
1. of, pertaining 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.

Origin:
1710–20; statute + -ory 1


stat⋅u⋅to⋅ri⋅ly, adverb
stat·u·to·ry   (stāch'ə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē)   
adj.  
  1. Of or relating to a statute.
  2. Enacted, regulated, or authorized by statute.
stat'u·to'ri·ly adv.

Statutory

Stat"u*to*ry\, a. Enacted by statute; depending on statute for its authority; as, a statutory provision.

Main Entry: stat·u·to·ry
Pronunciation: 'sta-ch&-"tOr-E
Function: adjective
1 : of or relating to a statute or statutes statutory provision>
2 : enacted, created, regulated, or defined by statute
statutory presumption> statutory insider> —stat·u·to·ri·ly /"sta-ch&-'tOr-&-lE/ adverb
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