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Statutorily - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

statutorily

/ˈstætʃəˌtɔrəli/ /ˈstætʃʊtərɪli/

Definition:

Required or enacted by statute; legally mandated.

Synonyms:

legally, mandatorily, officially, compulsorily

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

voluntarily, optionally

Common Collocations:

statutorily required, statutorily mandated, statutorily protected, statutorily defined

Derivatives:

statutory, statute

Usage Tips:

Use "statutorily" to describe actions or requirements imposed by law, not personal choices.

Common Phrases:

statutorily binding, statutorily exempt, statutorily obligated

Etymology:

Derived from "statute," from Latin "statutum," meaning a law or decree.

Examples:

  • 1. The company is statutorily obligated to provide employee benefits.
  • 2. Schools must statutorily meet safety standards set by the government.
  • 3. The document was statutorily required for the application process.
  • 4. Statutorily protected lands cannot be used for commercial development.

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