Phrase
statutory law
noun
制定法；成文法
a law enacted by a legislative body
- 1.
A law enacted by a legislative body.
由立法机构制定的法律
- 2.
The complete corpus of laws enacted by legislation and currently in effect within a jurisdiction.
由立法制定并在某司法管辖区内生效的完整法律体系
现行制定法；现行成文法；由立法机构制定的法律；由立法制定并在某司法管辖区内生效的完整法律体系；成文法
In use
Statutory law in many countries sets the minimum voting age.
The lawyer explained how the new statutory law affects small businesses.
Courts usually interpret statutory law before considering other sources.
Connections
Word family
- statutory laws
- plural
Learner notes
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Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.