adj

statutory

STAT-yuut-rih

adj

Required, defined, or governed by a specific law rather than by custom or agreement.

"Employees are entitled to a statutory minimum of paid holiday."

"The company failed to meet its statutory reporting deadline."

How to Use Statutory

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSet down in law — as opposed to just being normal practice or a private agreement.

Common pairings

statutory rights statutory minimum statutory requirement statutory body

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Employees are entitled to a _____ minimum of paid holiday.

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