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statutory Synonyms
Another word for statutory
Choosing another word for statutory depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Required, permitted, or enacted by statute or formal written law.
Usage Example
"Employers are legally obligated to provide their staff with the legal minimum of paid annual leave."
Strongest
legal
Strong
lawful
legislative
mandatory
compulsory
obligatory
codified
constitutional
• adjective (Context 2)
Done, supplied, or occurring regularly and expected as a matter of course or custom (often used humorously).
Usage Example
"After the meeting concluded, the delegates gathered in the lobby for the customary cup of tea and biscuits."
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customary
Strong
obligatory
usual
standard
expected
routine
habitual
Opposites of statutory
The opposite of statutory shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
illegal
unlawful
unusual
unexpected
voluntary
discretionary
optional
rare
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Statutory. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/statutory