statutory

[ stach-oo-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or of the nature of a statute.
2. prescribed or authorized by statute.
3. conforming to statute.
4. (of an offense) recognized by statute; legally punishable.

statutory

/ ˈstætjʊtərɪ; -trɪ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or having the nature of a statute
2. prescribed or authorized by statute
3. of an offence
   1. recognized by statute
   2. subject to a punishment or penalty prescribed by statute

Derived Forms

• ˈstatutorily, adverb

Other Words From

• statu·tori·ly adverb
• non·statu·tory adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of statutory¹

First recorded in 1710–20; statute + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

Hobson faces a statutory maximum sentence of life in federal prison.

From Los Angeles Times

FDA has broad statutory authority to ensure food safety, but the center, created in the early 1980s, is not explicitly protected by statute, and could in principle be dismantled by executive action.

From Science Magazine

The same is true for income-based repayment plans, which have the same statutory foundation: the College Cost Reduction and Access Act, which President George W. Bush signed into law in 2007.

From Los Angeles Times

According to Acas, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, those that experience a miscarriage are not entitled to statutory leave.

From BBC

The Department of Education consulted on new statutory guidance on the reduction and management of restrictive practices in 2023.

From BBC

Related Words

• lawful
• legal