Synonyms for statute
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A written law or ordinance passed by a legislative body.
The new statute limited working hours.
Related words
- Word family
- statutable statutory
- Phrases
- statute mile statute law nonclaim statute statute of repose
Forms
- Plural
- statutes → laws, enactments, legislations, acts…
Choose the right word
Statute is the recognized legal term for a specific law; enactment is the more vague and general expression.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- legislation The world is not going to be saved by legislation.
- decree Don't ask questions! The decree comes from the top.
- ordinance From today on this ordinance is history.
- regulation This new regulation is wigscratchingly difficult.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| statute | falling | |
| legislation | falling | |
| decree | falling | |
| ordinance | falling | |
| enactment | falling | |
| regulation | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- law1, act1
- 5 letters
- edict2
- 6 letters
- decree2
- 7 letters
- precept2
- 9 letters
- ordinance3, enactment3
- 10 letters
- regulation4
- 11 letters
- legislation4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (edict2 = 2 syllables).