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statutory

[ stach-oo-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

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adjective

statutory

/ ˈstætjʊtərɪ; -trɪ /

of, relating to, or having the nature of a statute
prescribed or authorized by statute
of an offence
1. recognized by statute
2. subject to a punishment or penalty prescribed by statute

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First recorded in 1710–20; statute + -ory ¹

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It made "intentionally or recklessly causing public nuisance" a statutory offence.

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“Let’s start in a friendly way and see if we can do this without any statutory or regulatory changes,” Makary said.

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She said the statutory inquiry "will have the power to compel witnesses" and "must be thorough in its assessment of the facts".

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She also said that further guidance by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission would be issued, including a statutory code of practice.

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Ms Ghey said she was "deeply disappointed that the Labour government has yet to support them through a statutory ban".

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