statutory

adjective

stat·​u·​to·​ry ˈsta-chə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce statutory (audio)
Synonyms of statutory
1
: of or relating to statutes
a statutory provision
2
: enacted, created, or regulated by statute
a statutory age limit
statutorily
ˌsta-chə-ˈtȯr-ə-lē How to pronounce statutory (audio)
adverb

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Still, for patients and healthcare providers alike, easing access to obesity drugs is a welcome move, particularly in light of the fact that statutory rules written in 2006 have long precluded Medicare from covering weight-loss medications. — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 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 If convicted on the kidnapping charges, both men face a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $250,000 fine, according to officials. — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 31 July 2026 Su served as acting labor secretary for the rest of the Biden administration under a similar statutory provision, despite Republicans' objections. — Philip Wang, Time, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for statutory

Word History

First Known Use

1678, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of statutory was in 1678

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statutory

adjective
stat·​u·​to·​ry ˈstach-ə-ˌtōr-ē How to pronounce statutory (audio)
-ˌtȯr-
1
: of or relating to statutes
2
: regulated by statute
3
: punishable by statute

Legal Definition

statutory

adjective
stat·​u·​to·​ry ˈsta-chə-ˌtōr-ē How to pronounce statutory (audio)
1
: of or relating to a statute or statutes
a statutory provision
2
: enacted, created, regulated, or defined by statute
a statutory presumption
a statutory insider
statutorily
ˌsta-chə-ˈtōr-ə-lē How to pronounce statutory (audio)
adverb

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