statute
US /ˈstætʃ.uːt/
UK /ˈstætʃ.uːt/
1.
法規, 法令
a written law passed by a legislative body
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The new statute aims to protect consumer rights.
新法規旨在保護消費者權益。
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The court ruled based on the existing statute.
法院根據現有法規作出裁決。
2.
章程, 規章
a rule of an organization or institution
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The club's statutes outline the duties of its members.
俱樂部的章程規定了其成員的職責。
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Changes to the university's statutes require a majority vote.
大學章程的修改需要多數票通過。