statutory

adjective

stat·​u·​to·​ry ˈsta-chə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce statutory (audio)
1
: of or relating to statutes
2
: enacted, created, or regulated by statute
a statutory age limit
statutorily adverb

Examples of statutory in a Sentence

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This includes basic identification details (e.g., name, surname), contact information (e.g., email address, business correspondence), and data required for statutory accounting and legal compliance purposes (e.g., invoicing records and payment details). PC Magazine, 3 June 2025 For tax year 2025, the threshold will be reduced to $2,500, and for tax year 2026 and beyond, the statutory threshold of $600 will be enforced without exception. Kevin Akeroyd, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025 Donald Trump and Elon Musk have fully abided with the statutory limit of 130 days for a special government employee, as Musk departed the White House yesterday, exactly 130 days since Trump’s term started on Jan. 20. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025 The lawsuit also argues that Trump has violated the statutory framework that established the service in 1969, and which was designed to keep its editorial content free from political interference. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for statutory

Word History

First Known Use

1678, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of statutory was in 1678

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“Statutory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statutory. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

statutory

adjective
stat·​u·​to·​ry ˈstach-ə-ˌtōr-ē How to pronounce statutory (audio)
-ˌtȯr-
1
: of or relating to statutes
2
: regulated by statute
3
: punishable by statute

Legal Definition

statutory

adjective
stat·​u·​to·​ry ˈsta-chə-ˌtōr-ē How to pronounce statutory (audio)
1
: of or relating to a statute or statutes
a statutory provision
2
: enacted, created, regulated, or defined by statute
a statutory presumption
a statutory insider
statutorily adverb

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