Statutory

Pronunciation: /ˈstætʃəˌtɔːriː/

Statutory (adjective)

  1. Connected to laws or rules made by a government or authority.

Examples

  • The statutory requirements must be followed by all businesses.
  • Statutory rules must be followed by everyone.

Common collocations: statutory obligations, statutory authority, statutory regulations

Synonyms of Statutory

Formal

Antonyms of Statutory

  • — Statutory implies obligation, while voluntary indicates choice.