The statutory law
Example: Statutory law consists of written laws enacted by government
Definition
"The statutory law" refers to the body of written laws formally enacted by a legislative authority, such as a government or parliament. These laws are codified and officially recorded, providing clear legal standards and rules that must be followed within a jurisdiction.
Etymology
The term "the statutory law" derives from the word 'statute,' which comes from the Latin 'statutum,' meaning 'a decree or ordinance.' This reflects the nature of statutory law as laws established through formal legislative processes, distinguishing it from common law, which arises from judicial decisions.
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"The statutory law" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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