statutory

adjective

Definition of statutorynext
as in constitutional

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Recent Examples of statutory The account merely has to satisfy Maryland’s statutory definition of abandonment. — Mark Lewyn, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026 The discussion draft proposal at Section 206 would authorize Treasury to waive that certification requirement for certain lower-income dual citizens with foreign tax homes who satisfy specified statutory conditions. — Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The motion was automatically denied when a Texas judge declined to make a ruling before a July 20 statutory deadline, the Star-Telegram reports. — Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 Such an approach undermines confidence in FIFA’s governance framework and diminishes the authority of its statutory bodies. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for statutory
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  1. constitutional
  2. proper
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  • This is when the government has to justify taking away someone’s liberty — when constitutional promises are tested in real time and decisions are made that can alter a person’s life.
    — Corey B. Friedman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Washington’s lack of such a structure is a lesson in constitutional discretion — these United States have not needed to celebrate our triumphs in such a form.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of constitutional
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  • Watson said Martinez was known for riding responsibly and always wearing proper safety gear.
    — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Of course, no proper French meal would be complete without wine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
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