Examples of “statute” in a Sentence

noun A formal law passed by a parliament, congress, or other legislative body.

• The statute requires every cyclist to have a working light after dark.
• The new statute makes it illegal to text while driving.
• Congress passed a statute limiting emissions from factories.

noun A rule set out in the official governing document of an organization.

• Under the society's statutes, members must pay their fees each January.
• A statute in our charity's founding document sets how trustees are chosen.
• The club's statutes require an annual vote for president.