An act of the legislature of a state or country, declaring, commanding, or prohibiting something; a positive law; the written will of the legislature expressed with all the requisite forms of legislation; -- used in distinction fraom common law. See Common law, under Common, a.
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of Write
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of Write
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That which is done or doing; the exercise of power, or the effect, of which power exerted is the cause; a performance; a deed.
Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.
The passing of a bill into a law; the giving of legislative sanction and executive approval to a bill whereby it is established as a law.
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Orderly arrangement; preparation; provision.
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One who, or that which, rides.
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The legal power, right, or authority of a particular court to hear and determine causes, to try criminals, or to execute justice; judicial authority…
A written law enacted by a legislature.
In general, a rule of being or of conduct, established by an authority able to enforce its will; a controlling regulation; the mode or order accordin…
Statute is connected to law, but it names a particular institution, source, principle or purpose rather than replacing the word law in every sentence.
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