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statutory

[stach-oo-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈstætʃ ʊˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
ADJECTIVE
sanctioned
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Statutory profit before tax fell 19% on year to 298 million pounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Statutory interpretation decisions, standing alone, do not open the gate.

From Slate • Jan. 10, 2026

"Statutory US tariff rates may not move much in 2026, but uncertainty around laws, norms, investment rules, military actions and geopolitics more generally will remain elevated," S&P said.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

For example, the state of California has the California Statutory Will Form.

From Salon • Nov. 11, 2024

If you are really in earnest—if you really desire to escape scot-free from this impending—this unspeakably horrible catastrophe—without trouble, danger, pain, or expense—why not resort to a Statutory Duel?

From The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan by Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), Sir




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