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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
In court filings reviewed by Fox News Digital, the defense argued that prosecutors have stretched federal statutes beyond their intent and engaged in overreach meant to sensationalize the killing.
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Municipalities have the authority to impose fees and other charges from numerous state statutes authorizing them to perform specific regulatory functions or provide specific public services and improvements, such as roads, parks or emergency services like 911.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
According to the Nobel Foundation’s statutes, only individuals in specific professional or institutional roles are authorized to submit valid nominations.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The list of nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize is released 50 years after the prize is awarded, in accordance with the statutes of the Nobel Foundation.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
Immergut also cited violations of the 10th Amendment and other federal statutes as reasons for her ruling.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
Only one case has resulted in federal charges for imitating an officer – another break from the past four administrations, when roughly half of the ICE-imposter cases were charged under federal statutes.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Reductions in force, on the other hand, are guided by regulations stemming from the Veterans’ Preference Act of 1944 and other statutes, according to the lawsuit, which argues that those statutes are not applicable during a shutdown.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
In their complaint, the unions allege the budget office's memo unlawfully directs agencies to disregard their own authorizing statutes.
—Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Municipalities have the authority to impose fees and other charges from numerous state statutes authorizing them to perform specific regulatory functions or provide specific public services and improvements, such as roads, parks or emergency services like 911.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
According to the Nobel Foundation’s statutes, only individuals in specific professional or institutional roles are authorized to submit valid nominations.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The list of nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize is released 50 years after the prize is awarded, in accordance with the statutes of the Nobel Foundation.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
Immergut also cited violations of the 10th Amendment and other federal statutes as reasons for her ruling.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
Only one case has resulted in federal charges for imitating an officer – another break from the past four administrations, when roughly half of the ICE-imposter cases were charged under federal statutes.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Reductions in force, on the other hand, are guided by regulations stemming from the Veterans’ Preference Act of 1944 and other statutes, according to the lawsuit, which argues that those statutes are not applicable during a shutdown.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
In their complaint, the unions allege the budget office's memo unlawfully directs agencies to disregard their own authorizing statutes.
—Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statutes
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What to know about city, state laws Elam said larger cities like Louisville could choose to implement a similar program to Elizabethtown but might consider hiring compliance officers outside the police force.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Oct. 2025
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After dissolving their own three-person police force, the village has struggled to find a way to enforce village laws, the mayor said.—
Erin Glynn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Oct. 2025
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MrBeast, the internet personality most famous for his videos documenting random acts of extreme charity, is in shorts, animatedly talking and gesturing with his hands.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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The final 12 acts for the Franklin Morning Pointe Foundation’s seventh annual Seniors Got Talent showcase have been chosen and the stage is set for the closing show.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
12 Oct. 2025
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In addition to being a stickler for city ordinances, Rader was known to participate heavily in outside activities like leading his son’s Cub Scout group and doing administrative tasks at the Christ Lutheran Church.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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Several large cities and counties in states without statewide bans—such as Florida and Texas—have enacted local ordinances restricting the practice.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Foundation paid the bills; no one at the Foundation got any barbecue.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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McGawley recommends giving children actual cash—bills and coins—as young as age 5.—
Christina Binkley,
Robb Report,
11 Oct. 2025
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Have Texans voted on any similar amendments before?—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
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Before grabbing a host of amendments at the nursery, however, do a soil test through your local extension service to see what your garden actually needs.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Statutes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statutes. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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