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Meaning of the word statutes in English

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statutes

Noun

a written law passed by a legislative body.

Example:
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violation of the hate crimes statute
Synonym:
law regulation enactment act bill decree edict rule ruling resolution measure motion dictum command order stipulation commandment directive pronouncement ratification proclamation dictate diktat fiat covenant demand bylaw ordinance ukase pronunciamento
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