statutory
adjective
stat·u·to·ry
ˈsta-chə-ˌtȯr-ē 
1
: of or relating to statutes
a statutory provision
2
: enacted, created, or regulated by statute
a statutory age limit
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If convicted, the defendants face a maximum statutory penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for each count of conspiracy.
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Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
In court, that dispute may turn on statutory text, agency authority and administrative procedure.
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Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Some of the agencies, such as the National Labor Relations Board, have no statutory requirement for political balance — and could simply cease functioning under an administration opposed to labor law enforcement.
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Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Woods is seeking compensatory, punitive, and statutory damages in an amount to be determined at trial.
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Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
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Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
In court, that dispute may turn on statutory text, agency authority and administrative procedure.
—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Some of the agencies, such as the National Labor Relations Board, have no statutory requirement for political balance — and could simply cease functioning under an administration opposed to labor law enforcement.
—
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Woods is seeking compensatory, punitive, and statutory damages in an amount to be determined at trial.
—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
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“Statutory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statutory. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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statutory
adjective
stat·u·to·ry
ˈstach-ə-ˌtōr-ē
-ˌtȯr-
1
: of or relating to statutes
2
: regulated by statute
3
: punishable by statute
Legal Definition
statutory
adjective
stat·u·to·ry
ˈsta-chə-ˌtōr-ē
1
: of or relating to a statute or statutes
a statutory provision
2
: enacted, created, regulated, or defined by statute
a statutory presumption
a statutory insider
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