statute

statute
[ˈstatjuːt, -tʃuːt]
noun

a written law passed by a legislative body
成文法；法令，法规
the Act consolidated statutes dealing with non-fatal offences.
这项法案强化了处理非致命性罪行的法令。
[mass noun]immunities granted to trade unions by statute.
依照法规给予贸易联盟的豁免。
■a rule of an organization or institution
（组织，机构的）章程，规程，条例
the appointment will be subject to the statutes of the university.
这项约定必须符合那所大学的规章。
■(archaic)(in biblical use) a law or decree made by a sovereign, or by God
(古)（圣经中）君主（或上帝）颁布的法令（或戒律）；神圣法

语源

Middle English: from Old French statut, from late Latin statutum, neuter past participle of Latin statuere 'set up' from status 'standing' (see status)

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