Statute
/ˈstæt.juːt/noun
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Did you know?The term 'statute' derives from a Latin word related to 'standing', evoking the idea of laws that 'stand firm' in the face of chaos.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
status
“A standing, position, or condition.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
statutum
“A decree or regulation established by authority.”
Old French
Old French
estatut
“A law or ordinance.”
Middle English
Middle English
statut
“An established law or rule.”
Modern English
English
statute
“An enacted law or formal rule.”
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