statute

noun

Etymology: From Middle English statut, from Old French statut, from Late Latin statutum (“a statute”), neuter singular of Latin statutus, past participle of statuō (“to set up, establish”).

1. A written law or ordinance passed by a legislative body.

   “The new statute limited working hours.”

   “Parliament passed a statute on environmental protection.”

2. A rule of an organization or institution.
3. A law or decree made by a sovereign, or by God.
4. A (theoretical) type of statutory law specified as regulating a person or thing.
5. A (theoretical) type of statutory law specified as regulating a person or thing.
6. A statute fair.