statutory

Definition of statutorynext

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Recent Examples of statutory Being unable to sell may preserve ownership, which can affect the statutory remedy available. — Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 That’s despite only Congress having the statutory authority to add or change the name of the building and a federal court already ordering his name removed after it was attached. — Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 Kosowski, 47, did not present a case in his own defense, but spoke directly to the judge in his closing argument to suggest prosecutors did not prove the statutory elements of first-degree murder. — Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026 After the board failed to fill the vacancy before the statutory deadline, Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court Bill Baggs appointed Jones. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for statutory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statutory
Adjective
  • What’s clear is that this is just the latest constitutional violation by this president.
    — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Republican leaders including Ted Cruz and Greg Abbott are reviving anti-sharia rhetoric ahead of the midterm elections, portraying Islamic religious guidance as a threat to American law and constitutional values.
    — David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • These dangerous illnesses are all completely preventable and serve as a reminder of the importance of proper vaccines to protect the health of our families and children.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The spa setup includes a proper sauna, a genuinely cold cold plunge, hot tubs, and a quiet outdoor lounge overlooking the dunes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Statutory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statutory. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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