statute

US /ˈstætʃ.uːt/
UK /ˈstætʃ.uːt/
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1.

法规, 法令

a written law passed by a legislative body

:
The new statute aims to protect consumer rights.
法规旨在保护消费者权益。
The court ruled based on the existing statute.
法院根据现有法规作出裁决。
2.

章程, 规章

a rule of an organization or institution

:
The club's statutes outline the duties of its members.
俱乐部的章程规定了其成员的职责。
Changes to the university's statutes require a majority vote.
大学章程的修改需要多数票通过。