Statute Law

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Definition

Statute Law. Written law (as opposed to oral or customary law) set down by a legislature or by a legislator (in the case of an absolute monarchy)

Statutes may originate with national, state legislatures or local municipalities. Statutory laws are subordinate to the higher constitutional laws of the land.

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