statute
English meaning: Statute
English Definition
(English)A statute is a formal written law enacted through the legislative process — bill introduced, debated, passed by both houses, and signed by the executive. Statutes are distinguished from judge-made law (case law/common law), delegated legislation (regulations made by executive under statutory authority), and constitutional provisions. Statutory interpretation — determining what a statute means — is a core judicial function.
English Definition
A written law formally enacted by a legislative body — Parliament, state legislature, or Congress. Statutes are the primary source of law in most modern legal systems and must be consistent with the constitution to be valid.
Example
“The Right to Information Act (2005) is a landmark Indian statute that entitles citizens to request information from public authorities within 30 days.”
In English: “India's RTI Act is a statute that created a legally enforceable right to government information.”
Synonyms
- act
- legislation
- enactment
Antonyms / Opposites
- common law
- judge-made law
- convention
Literary Heritage
“The one great principle of the English law is to make business for itself.”
“The one great principle of the English law is to make business for itself.”
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