statutory

adjective

Definition of statutorynext
as in constitutional

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Recent Examples of statutory Reached by phone, the former FOIA specialist told me the cuts made the office less efficient, less able to perform its function and threatened the statutory laws they are required to fulfill. — Al Shaw, ProPublica, 11 Aug. 2026 That means statutory protections for the CDC director’s independence, insulating advisory bodies from political control, and durable, multiyear funding that isn’t held hostage to each budget cycle. — Daniel Jernigan, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026 Violating either law can expose a debt collector to statutory damages. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Carr has contended that the FCC nonetheless has statutory authority to scrap the rule — a position that is likely to face legal pushback. — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for statutory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statutory
  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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