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statutory
STAT-yuut-rih
Statutory (adj) means Required, defined, or governed by a specific law rather than by custom or agreement. Example: “Landlords have a statutory duty to keep the gas appliances in their rented homes safe.”
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Required, defined, or governed by a specific law rather than by custom or agreement.
"Landlords have a statutory duty to keep the gas appliances in their rented homes safe."
"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 notesIn 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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Etymology
From statute + the adjective-forming suffix -ory.
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What does “statutory” mean?
The word “statutory” means required, defined, or governed by a specific law rather than by custom or agreement. In plain terms, set down in law — as opposed to just being normal practice or a private agreement.
How do you pronounce “statutory”?
“Statutory” is pronounced STAT-yuut-rih (/ˈstæt͡ʃəˌtɔɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “statutory” in a sentence?
Here is “statutory” used in a sentence: “Employees are entitled to a statutory minimum of paid holiday.”
What part of speech is “statutory”?
“Statutory” is an adjective.
Is “statutory” a common word?
“Statutory” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between statutory and contractual?
Statutory means required or governed by a specific law, whereas contractual means required or governed by an agreement between parties. A statutory right exists regardless of any contract, while a contractual right depends on the terms both sides agreed to.
What does it mean when something is described as a statutory requirement?
A statutory requirement is an obligation defined and enforced by law rather than by custom, tradition, or private agreement, meaning it must be met to comply with legislation.
What is a common example of statutory in everyday use?
Common examples include "statutory holiday," "statutory rights," and "statutory minimum wage," all referring to entitlements or rules fixed by law rather than by employer policy or custom.
