STATUTORY Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

statutory

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Definition of statutory next

as in constitutional

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Recent Examples of statutory Reports from both the Legislative Analyst’s Office and Office of Inspector General correctly noted that several portions of the business plan are inconsistent with existing statutory law. —

Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 25 May 2026 The move puts Rosewood ahead of statutory minimums across most of Asia, a region that has long lagged North America and Europe on parental benefits. —

Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 25 May 2026 On Monday, the nine-person federal jury in Oakland, California, found that Musk waited too long to file his lawsuit and missed a statutory deadline. —

ABC News, 18 May 2026 The statutory clock continues to run, and waiting can mean losing the refund entirely. —

Medora Lee, USA Today, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for statutory

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The constitutional amendment would also permanently ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
Ferguson is likely referring to asking voters to approve a constitutional amendment that would take effect for the 2028 elections.

— Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2026