statute
noun/ˈstætʃuːt/
Frequency rank: #5,196 most common English word
Meaning
A written law passed by a government.
Example sentence
The new law was enacted to enforce the statute against theft.
Synonyms & related words
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 5,101–5,200
- refusalthe act of saying no to something or declining to do something
- resetto set something back to its original or default state.
- sagea profoundly wise person; having or showing great wisdom.
- shaveto remove hair by cutting it close to the skin with a razor.
- sicknessthe state of being ill; a disease or illness.
- startupa newly established business, especially one in its early stages of development.
- straightforwardEasy to understand; not complicated or deceptive.
- superstara person who is extremely famous and successful in their field.
- telecommunicationsthe transmission of information over long distances by electronic means, such as telephone, radio, or the internet.
- thoughtfulshowing careful consideration or reflection; considerate of others.