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statute

[stach-oot, -oot] / ˈstætʃ ut, -ʊt /


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The court said it decided the case "on the narrow ground that the President failed to afford Cook the procedural protections to which she was entitled by statute."

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

Birthright citizenship for people born in US territories such as Puerto Rico is codified by federal statute.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

It is not a statute or a constitutional command.

From Slate Jul. 30, 2026

Pending a change in regulation, this will be the end of the line for releases from the reserve, which is required by statute to maintain a minimum inventory of about 250 million barrels of oil.

From Salon Jul. 23, 2026

As a matter of fact this might violate a federal statute; he tried to remember the relevant law, found he could not.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

"Fifa president Gianni Infantino strongly denies these allegations, and they are categorically untrue. Any insinuation of inappropriate conduct or violation of statutes or regulations is defamatory," a Fifa spokesman told the Telegraph.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

Infantino will be able to stand again, even though Fifa statutes limit the president to a maximum of three terms.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

“For the most part, these state statutes are going to apply regardless of the reason.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Berzunza is the lead plaintiff in a federal lawsuit filed this month against the National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature, which reviews export licenses for items protected under cultural heritage statutes.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

He was familiar with the state’s statutes and was completely capable of trying a case in court.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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