STATUTORY Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

statutory

adjective

Definition of statutory

as in constitutional

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Recent Examples of statutory The parents, represented by the law firm Rosen Saba, demand a jury trial, exemplary and punitive damages and civil and statutory penalties. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 9 July 2026 The group’s letter surmised that blanket applications of tariffs across the 60 economies in question would fail to comply with Section 301’s statutory framework, which calls for economy-specific analysis. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 9 July 2026 If the executive branch continues expanding its equity investments, Congress should establish clear statutory guardrails governing ownership, oversight, disclosure, and operational independence before those holdings become much larger. — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Had she been convicted at trial, Kent could have spent decades in prison as opposed to the 15-year statutory maximum that the material support conviction carries. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for statutory

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That means ensuring ballot questions are accurately summarized, comply with applicable legal standards, and satisfy constitutional requirements before they are certified.

— Robert Cordy, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
Bruce Rogow, a constitutional-law attorney and founding professor of the Nova Southeastern University of Law Center, said looking into someone’s information that is already public record might have been acceptable for FWC to have done.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

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For the vast majority of healthy people, Voy says good daily brushing habits, proper toothbrush storage and replacing your toothbrush every few months are all that's needed to keep your mouth and body healthy and your smile bright.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Twenty years might be asking a little much of any piece of tech, but two to five years is a reasonable track record for a robot vacuum, and five to 10 years isn’t out of the question with proper care and parts replacement.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 July 2026

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