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Recent Examples of statutory
In his lawsuit, Vianello claimed that the local ordinance that allowed the city to issue nearly $30 million in general obligation bonds to fund the construction and renovations violates the Kansas Constitution and statutory requirements for a bond election.
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Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
The government then invoked TWEA as a statutory basis for the tariffs.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
In that scenario, the players could sue the WNBA and its teams in an antitrust suit, since the terms of employment—including the salary cap and free agency rules—would no longer be protected by the non-statutory labor exemption.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Each defendant is charged with one count of racketeering conspiracy, which carries a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
The government then invoked TWEA as a statutory basis for the tariffs.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
In that scenario, the players could sue the WNBA and its teams in an antitrust suit, since the terms of employment—including the salary cap and free agency rules—would no longer be protected by the non-statutory labor exemption.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Each defendant is charged with one count of racketeering conspiracy, which carries a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statutory
Adjective
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Resar said the issue is technique and having a dedicated coach who specializes in tight ends and can teach him proper footwork and hand placement.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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After not hosting an official ceremony in 2022, the Golden Globes returned to proper form in 2023, with stars showing off jaw-dropping looks on the red carpet.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Statutory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statutory. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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