statutory
Required, permitted, or created by written law
Examples
In a meeting
“There's a statutory waiting period of 30 days before the merger can be finalized.”
Over coffee
“Maternity leave is statutory here—it's guaranteed by law.”
Why this word
legal
statutory specifically refers to law created by legislation or statute, while legal broadly means anything relating to law
official
statutory indicates basis in written law passed by legislature, while official just means authorized or formal
required
statutory specifies that something is mandated by statute, while required could stem from any authority or rule
Usage tip
Use to distinguish legally mandated requirements from voluntary policies or common law principles.
Etymology
From 'statute' via Latin 'statutum' (something set up, from 'statuere' to set up)
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Related words
stipulate
To demand or specify a requirement as part of an agreement.
mandate
An official order or requirement to do something; to officially require.
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Something required before something else can happen
nullify
To make something legally void or completely ineffective
enjoin
To legally prohibit or order someone to do or not do something
proscribe
To officially forbid or condemn something