Definition

Related to laws or regulations that are formally written and enacted by a legislative body.

Example

The company must comply with statutory requirements to operate legally.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new statutory regulations for businesses?

Yeah, it's interesting how they keep changing the rules.

I wonder how these statutory changes will affect small companies.

Hopefully, it makes things easier for them in the long run.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Statutory → It is formed from "status" (from Latin *status*, meaning state or condition) and the suffix "-ory" (meaning relating to or characterized by). The word "statutory" refers to something that is related to or established by law or statute.

Memory Tip

Think of 'status' as the state of something, and remember that 'statutory' means relating to laws that define that state.

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