statute

statute

noun

Definition of STATUTE

a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature <a new antilittering statute>

Synonyms act, bill, constitution, enactment, ordinance, statute

Related Words command, commandment, decree, dictate, directive, edict, fiat, ruling; bylaw, ground rule, regulation, rule; amendment, legislation; common law, martial law; blue law; prohibition, proscription, restriction; canon, capitulary, encyclical

Near Antonyms higher law