as in constitutional
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of statutory
Florida now has more than 1,200 statutory exemptions to public records access, and that number grows every year.
—
Bobby Block, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
That includes full-time, part-time, and seasonal workers, and accounts for absenteeism resulting from sick leave, parental leave, vacation time, statutory holidays, illness, injury, and even bad weather and labour disputes.
—Joe O’Connor, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
The statutory environmental impact assessment process under the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance is required before major projects can proceed, and officials say AI tools can help balance development with ecological protection.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
The judge said the seven-day notice requirement likely exceeds the Department of Homeland Security's statutory authority.
—CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for statutory
Bobby Block, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
That includes full-time, part-time, and seasonal workers, and accounts for absenteeism resulting from sick leave, parental leave, vacation time, statutory holidays, illness, injury, and even bad weather and labour disputes.
—Joe O’Connor, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
The statutory environmental impact assessment process under the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance is required before major projects can proceed, and officials say AI tools can help balance development with ecological protection.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
The judge said the seven-day notice requirement likely exceeds the Department of Homeland Security's statutory authority.
—CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for statutory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statutory
Adjective
-
The criminal section of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division specializes in investigating and prosecuting constitutional violations by law enforcement officers.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
-
The lawsuit argues the freeze violated federal law, including the Administrative Procedure Act and constitutional limits on executive power and how Congress appropriates funds.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Democrat amendments squashed Democrats and pro-regulation groups argued the measure lacks any awareness of the common good, and prioritizes political ambitions and corporate profits over people’s lives.—
James Call,
USA TODAY,
31 Mar. 2023
-
Bankman-Fried, after all, was supposed to be crypto’s good-guy wunderkind, the pro-regulation prophet who would finally lead crypto into the mainstream.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
11 Nov. 2022
Adjective
-
Without proper hydration, fibermaxxing can cause constipation, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, bloating and gas, Syn said.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
-
Yet the first episode drags on a bit, laying a ton of groundwork and backstory before the proper investigation begins.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Statutory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statutory. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
