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statute [statutes] (legislated rule of society which has been given the force of law) noun [UK: ˈstæ.tʃuːt] [US: ˈstæ.tʃuːt] | 法令 /fǎlìng/noun |
statute law (a law enacted by a legislative body) noun [UK: ˈstæ.tjuːt.ˈlɔː] [US: ˈstæ.tjuːt.ˈlɔː] | 成文法 /chéngwénfǎ/noun |
statute of limitations (law that sets a time limit after some legal action may not take place, see also: prescription) noun | 消滅時效noun 訴訟時效noun |