Order and Statute

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Order noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.

Usage example: the commander issued an order that the number of guards for the prisoner be doubled

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Statute is a synonym for order in law topic. In some cases you can use "Statute" instead a noun "Order".

Nearby Words: ordered, orderly, ordering, orderliness

Statute noun - A rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature.

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Order is a synonym for statute in decree topic. You can use "Order" instead a noun "Statute", if it concerns topics such as law.

Nearby Words: statement, statutory

Law & Order uses the final "can only be held so long" variant frequently, along with the statute of limitations.

Source: You Have 48 Hours
A variation occurs in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit where a rape victim refuses to give the detectives the identity of her rapist, with the statute of limitations ticking, because she's sure he's no longer a threat.

Source: You Didn't Ask aka: You Never Asked
Edgeworth would have to find a way to extend the Statute of Limitations in order to get the real killer arrested.

Source: That One Case

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