Rule and Statute

Rule

Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.
Usage example: read the rules that are posted before you use the pool

Statute is a synonym for rule in standard topic. In some cases you can use "Statute" instead a noun "Rule", when it comes to topics like regulation.

Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

Statute

Statute noun - A rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature.
Usage example: a new antilittering statute
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Synonyms for Statute

Rule is a synonym for statute in law topic. You can use "Rule" instead a noun "Statute".

Nearby Words: statement, statutory

How words are described

old old rule old statute
original original rule original statute
legal legal rule legal statute

Both words in one sentence

  • Artistic License – Paleontology Why and how the word "Brontosaurus" survived is too complicated to explain quickly (in essence, big egos), but regardless, the Rule of Cool knows no statute of limitations, and the Thunder Lizard persisted to this day.
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