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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The Court’s new interpretation is that the only way for a state to violate Section 2 is to intentionally discriminate, despite Congress having made clear through the statutory amendment that Section 2’s concern was discriminatory effect, not intent.
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Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
According to a plea agreement, Haslach faces no less than 15 years in prison — the statutory mandatory minimum — and up to 17½ years.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
In 1999, the Clinton administration continued its bombing campaign in Kosovo past the statutory deadline, arguing that lawmakers had authorized the operations by approving funding for it.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Clark County prosecutors asked Peterson for a sentence of 37 years to life, while Chasing Horse's defense attorney argued for the statutory minimum of 25 years to life.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
According to a plea agreement, Haslach faces no less than 15 years in prison — the statutory mandatory minimum — and up to 17½ years.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
In 1999, the Clinton administration continued its bombing campaign in Kosovo past the statutory deadline, arguing that lawmakers had authorized the operations by approving funding for it.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Clark County prosecutors asked Peterson for a sentence of 37 years to life, while Chasing Horse's defense attorney argued for the statutory minimum of 25 years to life.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Statutory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statutory. Accessed 5 May. 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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