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Statutory
Enacted by statute; depending on statute for its authority; as, a statutory provision.
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Created by, permitted by, in conformity with, or relating to, law; as, a legal obligation; a legal standard or test; a legal procedure; a legal claim…
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Created by, permitted by, in conformity with, or relating to, law; as, a legal obligation; a legal standard or test; a legal procedure; a legal claim…
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An act of the legislature of a state or country, declaring, commanding, or prohibiting something; a positive law; the written will of the legislature…
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