Synonyms for

Statutory

Verb / ˈstætʃʌˌtɔ:ri: / Another word for statutory — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

required or permitted by law; relating to a statute or statutes

Synonyms & similar words

legal required mandated authorized enforceable compulsory obligatory legislative juridical lawful prescribed formal official regulatory ruling procedural codified decreed established governing

Synonyms by register

Formal

legislative enacted prescribed mandated

Antonyms

unauthorized illegal unlawful unofficial non-legal contrary

Common collocations

  • statutory requirement
  • statutory law
  • statutory instrument
  • statutory duty
  • statutory provision
  • statutory notice
  • statutory limit

Word family

noun statute
adverb statutorily

Usage note

Statutory refers to laws made by a government or other authority. It is often used in legal and governmental contexts and should not be confused with 'statuary', which relates to statues.

Example sentences

  1. The statutory age for driving is 16 years old.
  2. The company must comply with all statutory regulations and guidelines.
  3. The new law requires statutory minimum wages for all employees.
  4. The court ruled that the policy violated statutory law.
  5. The company was fined for not following statutory requirements.

Quotes

  • The statutory age for voting is 18 years old. - Anonymous
  • All companies must comply with the statutory regulations. - John Smith
  • The court found the company in violation of statutory law. - Jane Doe

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