Meaning of the word "statutory instrument" in English
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statutory instrument
US /ˈstætʃ.ə.tɔːr.i ˈɪn.strə.mənt/
UK /ˈstætʃ.ə.tɔːr.i ˈɪn.strə.mənt/
Noun
1.
a form of delegated legislation in the United Kingdom, by which powers to make detailed regulations under an Act of Parliament are exercised by the executive
Example:
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The government issued a new statutory instrument to amend the existing environmental regulations.
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Many detailed laws are made through statutory instruments rather than full Acts of Parliament.
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