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

Dafydd Rhys is calling for statutory funding for the sector from the Welsh government.

From BBC

Mr Rhys also believes the arts should receive statutory funding status from the Welsh government.

From BBC

For example, the state of California has the California Statutory Will Form.

From Salon

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

From BBC

Those that experience pregnancy loss after 24 weeks, known as stillbirth, are entitled to statutory maternity or paternity leave and pay.

From BBC

Related Words

• lawful
• legal