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
  • The constitutional responsibilities of being monarch sit alongside meetings, correspondence, preparation for engagements and the wider demands of royal life, so there is always another document to read or another issue requiring his attention.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Sep. 2026
  • As with all constitutional amendments, Amendment 3 requires a 60% yes vote to pass.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The proper accounting of military fatalities has implications beyond public transparency.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • This hampers several of my favorite performances, especially Harper, whose Ben is full of sarcastic indignation, and June Laporte as Ginny, an aspiring reporter in need of proper mentoring.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026

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“Statutory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statutory. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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