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Associations with «statute»

A statute is a law or regulation that has been officially written and approved by a governing body, such as a government or legislature. It sets out rules that people must follow and outlines the consequences for breaking those rules. Full definition
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Phrases with «statute»

Sentences with «statute»

  • While these purposes of statutes of limitations generally apply across the states, each state has its own law that establishes how long you have to act. (hupy.com)
  • Another important factor that lawyers take into account is the difference in statutes of limitations. (chicagopersonalinjurylegalblog.com)
  • It would also provide a one - year window for victims of any age, to bring cases currently banned by statutes of limitation to court. (ny1.com)
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