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[stach-oot, -oot] / ˈstætʃ ut, -ʊt /


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Now, Attorney General Andrea Campbell, a Democrat, is aggressively enforcing the statute against recalcitrant communities in the state.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

The judges argued that under the current federal statute, “a defendant may be convicted ... based on an accidental killing.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

The position was created by statute in the 1800s; the marshal serves as the chief of police for the court, attends each court session, and handles ministerial duties, like paying the justices and their staffs.

From Slate Jul. 15, 2026

Barrett noted that the justices aren’t permitted to accept gifts from litigants before the court, and any gifts they do accept around $500, by statute, have to be reported on their financial disclosures.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

The statute does contain an opt-out provision, but as of 2010 only thirteen states and the District of Columbia had opted out entirely.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

Infantino will be able to stand again, even though Fifa statutes limit the president to a maximum of three terms.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

Countries that have laws to combat forced labor were given a 10% tariff; those without such statutes got 12.5%.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

“For the most part, these state statutes are going to apply regardless of the reason.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

The Bureau of Land Management said in its authorization that repurposing the pipeline for water “would comply with all applicable statutes and regulations.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

State legislatures enacted harsh new punishments for crimes, naming statutes after particular victims.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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