noun · Easy SAT word

    Statute

    law; an act passed by a legislative body

    Statute in a sentence

    The new statute requires all businesses to comply with environmental protection standards.

    Synonyms for statute

    • law
    • regulation
    • ordinance

    Antonyms for statute

    • exception
    • exemption
    • custom

    Practice statute on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like statute appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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