statute
US /ˈstætʃ.uːt/
UK /ˈstætʃ.uːt/
1.
法规, 法令
a written law passed by a legislative body
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The new statute aims to protect consumer rights.
新法规旨在保护消费者权益。
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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
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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。
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Changes to the university's statutes require a majority vote.
大学章程的修改需要多数票通过。