Definition of Statute
a law passed by a formal body such as a legislature
Examples of Statute in a sentence
The statute prohibits businesses from selling alcohol to minors. 🔊
Because the statute bans smoking in restaurants, we will have to go outside to smoke after dinner. 🔊
The rapist cannot be tried for his crimes since the statute of limitations expired two years ago. 🔊
When the legislature passed the immigration statute, protestors rioted in the streets. 🔊
The city statute dictates a nightly curfew for all individuals sixteen years of age or younger. 🔊
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