In conformity to statutes regarding size, quality etc. / Made or introduced by statute; proceeding from an act of legislature. / Describing a crime or offence regulated by statute; legally punishable.

Written law, as laid down by the legislature.

plural of statute

In a way that conforms to statute.

(law) A statute that preserves for his estate a decedent's cause of action for infliction of pain and suffering and related damages suffered up to the moment of death.

(law, countable) A law enacted by a legislative body, as opposed to a regulation made by the executive branch or case law made by court precedent.

(UK) The mile of 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards, distinguished from the traditional mile of 5,000 feet employed before the 1593 Weights and Measures Act.

Any law that sets a time limit, after which a person may not be tried for a crime, or after which some other legal action may not take place.

plural of statute of limitations

plural of survival statute