Statutory
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or of the nature of a statute.
2.
prescribed or authorized by statute.
3.
conforming to statute.
4.
(of an offense) recognized by statute; legally punishable.
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or having the nature of a statute
2.
prescribed or authorized by statute
3.
(of an offence)
recognized by statute
subject to a punishment or penalty prescribed by statute
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