Synonyms of statutes

statutes

noun

plural of statute

as in laws

a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature

a new antilittering statute

Synonyms & Similar Words

• laws
• acts
• ordinances
• bills
• amendments
• prohibitions
• enactments
• constitutions
• legislations
• regulations
• rulings
• rules
• commandments
• bylaws
• decrees
• edicts
• directives
• dictates
• ground rules
• restrictions
• common law
• fiats
• commands
• proscriptions
• canons
• blue laws
• capitularies
• encyclicals

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• higher laws

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of statutes

All of these tariffs are being instituted using a variety of different statutes, known by three-digit numbers - 122, 338, 232, 301 - for the sections of laws being invoked. — Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 24 July 2026

Following the report, both StubHub and Baker were hit with a class action lawsuit over allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation and violation of state consumer protection statutes among other claims. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026

Overland Park and Lawrence both have statutes or ordinances restricting drivers from transporting animals in open truck beds. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026

That could include filing a civil claim with the Justice Department under the Whistleblower Protection Act or using other federal statutes to pursue compensation in a lawsuit against the government. — Jay Weaver july 21, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

As energy costs and demand continue to rise and the potential for significantly lower tax revenues looms, local governments need to understand that clean energy is not banned in Florida but is encouraged by state statutes. — Alan Byrd, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Key Background Federal prosecutors have increasingly used statutes prohibiting the sending of threats against the president to pursue posts made on social media. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Prosecutors have instead leaned on older statutes such as material support for terrorism and conspiracy laws, tools originally built for cases like the ones above, not protest movements. — Melinda Haas, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

However, the agency warned that its chart was only a snapshot and advised readers to check current state statutes. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026