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a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
a new antilittering statute
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Recent Examples of statutes
The courts appear unwilling to let the president use broad emergency statutes to impose sweeping tariffs without clearer congressional authorization.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
In addition to contending federal law overrides state statutes like the sanctuary law, the institute is taking a novel legal tack, according to Alex Riggins of the Union-Tribune.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Many states have their own consumer protection statutes that reinforce this duty.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
The administration continues to explore other options to impose tariffs using different statutes.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 7 May 2026
There are three statutes the government can use to detain someone under immigration law.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Courts now interpret tax statutes independently—and in Kwong, that reading favored the taxpayer.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 May 2026
All my actions, communications or legal responses will adhere strictly to the applicable statutes, regulations and constitutional provisions at both the federal and state levels.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The language of the statutes is -- does not provide for timeouts like in a football game.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
In addition to contending federal law overrides state statutes like the sanctuary law, the institute is taking a novel legal tack, according to Alex Riggins of the Union-Tribune.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Many states have their own consumer protection statutes that reinforce this duty.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
The administration continues to explore other options to impose tariffs using different statutes.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 7 May 2026
There are three statutes the government can use to detain someone under immigration law.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Courts now interpret tax statutes independently—and in Kwong, that reading favored the taxpayer.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 May 2026
All my actions, communications or legal responses will adhere strictly to the applicable statutes, regulations and constitutional provisions at both the federal and state levels.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The language of the statutes is -- does not provide for timeouts like in a football game.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statutes
Noun
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Similar laws are on the books in Europe, and there’s no evidence that prices have gone up because of them.—
Justin Sanchez,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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In addition, this legislation could provide leaders with protection on state laws pertaining to NIL, which has led to lawsuits and a plethora of disagreements.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Dropping your underwear to flash people and commit lewd acts in front of them is criminal.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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In 2025, there were 53 law enforcement officers killed in felony acts, and all but 10 of them died from gunshot wounds.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Alvarez asked what ordinances might apply.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Its future is unclear, though, because state preemption laws prevent cities from creating their own gun ordinances.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Noun
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That extra work drives up electricity bills and pressures the unit to overperform.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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For many corporate leaders, energy risk means just higher fuel and electricity bills.—
Victor Nian,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Voters have final authority over all charter amendments.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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Kelly confirmed to Councilwoman Nina Ahmad at Tuesday's hearing that any changes or amendments to autonomous vehicle allowances in Philadelphia would have to move through the state.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Statutes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statutes. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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