statutes

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noun

Written law, as laid down by the legislature.
(common law) Legislated rule of society which has been given the force of law by those it governs.

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written codified legislative act act acts articles bills by-laws bylaws charter charters codes constitution constitutions decrees enactments

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annotated statute promulgated enacted repealed unconstitutional amended prohibit statutory regulations limitation

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