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statute Synonyms

Another word for statute

Choosing another word for statute depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A formal written law passed by a legislative body, as distinguished from unwritten common law or judicial precedent.

Usage Example

"The legislature enacted a new law to strengthen consumer data privacy across the state."

Strongest
law
act
enactment
Strong
legislation
ordinance
decree
edict

• noun (Context 2)

A permanent rule or regulation established by the governing body of an organization, corporation, or university to regulate its internal affairs.

Usage Example

"Under the university's founding statutes, the faculty senate must approve all changes to the academic curriculum."

Strongest
bylaw
regulation
Strong
rule
charter
constitution

• Nearby Words

statuette
stature
status
statute
statutorily
statutory
staunch

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Statute. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/statute
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