statute law

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Delegates were confused about how to repeal comparative advantage, wondering whether it was a statute, law of nature or international agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2018

They argue that provisions in the Constitution and in statute law should be interpreted and applied in the light of ongoing changes in conditions and values—especially in cases involving civil rights and social welfare issues.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2016

In 1297, the charter was counted as part of England’s statute law, and it’s now seen as the basis for the American Constitution and Bill of Rights.

From Time • Jun. 15, 2015

The oldest piece of statute law yet to be repealed in the UK, dating back to 1267, was passed in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2015

These, needless to be enumerated here, are summed up into one; or are expressly enacted by statute law, and thereby become fundamental to the constitution.

From An Answer to a Question that Nobody thinks of, viz., But what if the Queen should Die? by Defoe, Daniel