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Synonyms
stat·ute (stăch́ōōt)

[Middle English, from Old French estatut, from Late Latin statūtum, from neuter of Latin statūtus past participle of statuere, to set up, from status, position.]

noun 

  1. A law enacted by a legislature.
  2. A decree or edict, as of a ruler.
  3. An established law or rule, as of a corporation.