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statutory

/ˈstætʃətɔːri/
stat · u · to · ry
Adverb:statutorily
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• adjective

1

Required, permitted, or enacted by statute or formal written law.

Example

"Employers are legally obligated to provide their staff with the statutory minimum of paid annual leave."

2

British Done, supplied, or occurring regularly and expected as a matter of course or custom (often used humorously).

Example

"After the meeting concluded, the delegates gathered in the lobby for the statutory cup of tea and biscuits."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'statutory' (relating to laws or statutes) with 'statuary' (relating to statues or sculptures).

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staubbach
staunch
staunchly

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, formed from the noun 'statute' (via Old French from Late Latin 'statutum', meaning 'a law or decree', from Latin 'statuere', 'to set up or establish') plus the suffix '-ory'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Statutory. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/statutory
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