statutory
statutory
adjective
/ˈstætʃətri/
/ˈstætʃətɔːri/
usually before noun
fixed by law; that must be done by law
The authority failed to carry out its statutory duties.
When you buy foods you have certain statutory rights.
TOPICS Permission and obligation
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TOPICS Law and justice
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nouns
authority
body
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