as in laws
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
a new antilittering statute
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Recent Examples of statutes
Donation swapping likely violates state campaign finance statutes and the secretary of state is investigating.
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Axios Portland, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
But the tariff powers stem from statutes passed by Congress, and they can be rescinded by further acts of Congress.
—Dylan Matthews, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Axios Portland, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
But the tariff powers stem from statutes passed by Congress, and they can be rescinded by further acts of Congress.
—Dylan Matthews, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statutes
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Even though many city ordinances restrict the posting of political signage, the ordinances do not apply during election season.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
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But for people who don’t want a physical barrier, some local ordinances allow for electric fences.Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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The size of Democrats’ control over the past two years has also given legislators space to lose votes without completely sinking more controversial bills.Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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And committees were more heavily tilted toward Democrats, giving its members’ bills an easier path to the floor.Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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The margin also allows for easier passage of constitutional amendments directly to voters.Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details various financial agreements, including amendments to the Salem Loan Facility and the completion of the North Run Private Placement.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Statutes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statutes. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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