STATUTES Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of statutes But although the court has been expanding executive power in some situations, the justices have reduced the leeway administrative agencies have to issue regulations that add additional requirements to clear statutes. — Benjamin Leff, The Conversation, 9 July 2026 Many of the rules can be derived from statutes (Open Meeting Act, Civil Code Sections 4900-4955) and good meeting rules can add further important guidance. — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026 The infamous Cristiano Ronaldo bust leads the list of sports statutes that have received less-than-flattering reviews. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 The agencies also encouraged states with price-gouging statutes to determine whether enforcement actions are warranted under those laws. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026 The group further alleged that the FAIR Plan’s governing statutes do not give Lara the authority to permit the surcharges — and that the statutes require insurers to share in the plan’s profits and losses, and not shift losses to policyholders. — Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Protections should not depend on teenagers accurately identifying themselves, parents reviewing every interaction, or lawmakers revising statutes at the same pace companies update their models. — Ryan McBain, STAT, 2 July 2026 The full list of 2026 statutes can be found on the Kansas Secretary of State’s website. — Matthew Kelly july 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 So there are serious concerns about potential violations of both of these statutes, and those warrant investigation, including who was involved and the substance of this negotiations. — Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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Noun

The deal could close as soon as July 22, though several states, including Oregon and California, are investigating whether the $111 billion transaction violates their antitrust laws.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 July 2026
Prediction markets can legally operate in Texas because they’re regulated by the federal government rather than under state gambling laws.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026

Definition of laws

Noun

Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who promised to bring in the law during his 2024 election campaign, is due to open debate on the bill in the Commons on Tuesday in one of his final acts as leader.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
The prohibition, together with the delegated and implementing acts, will apply to large companies beginning Sunday.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

Definition of acts

Noun

The sober home ordinances that the state is attacking are modeled after Costa Mesa’s rules; rules that have prevailed over these exact kinds of objections in federal court.

— Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 9 July 2026
The city also needs to change its own outdated ordinances but is waiting until the new rules are enacted, management analyst Giovanni Jungo told the Elgin City Council at its Wednesday night meeting.

— Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of ordinances

Noun

These much larger centers have begun sprouting up across the nation and making headlines for sucking up communities’ water, spiking power bills and causing other environmental issues.

— Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
In recent months, members of Congress have been debating more limited bills that would only ban trading by lawmakers, and not the president.

— Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of bills

Noun

His father was born just months after the 1947 amendments came into force, and so narrowly missed out on a hereditary title.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
The base bill would be sent to the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee for further consideration, hearings or amendments.

— Lorie Konish, CNBC, 14 July 2026

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