STATUTE TITLE Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase statute title. (close relations)
Definition of STATUTE TITLE
Best Alternative Words for STATUTE TITLE
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| act | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body • something that people do or cause to happen • a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet • a short performance that is part of a longer program • a manifestation of insincerity verb • perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) • behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself • play a role or part • discharge one's duties • pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind • be suitable for theatrical performance • have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected • be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure • behave unnaturally or affectedly • perform on a stage or theater | ||||||||
| bill | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a statute in draft before it becomes law • an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered • a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank) • the entertainment offered at a public presentation • an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution • a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement • a list of particulars (as a playbill or bill of fare) • a cutting tool with a sharp edge • a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes • horny projecting mouth of a bird verb • demand payment • advertise especially by posters or placards • publicize or announce by placards | ||||||||
| code | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones) • a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy • (computer science) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions • a series of letters, numbers or symbols assigned to something for the purpose of classification or identification verb • attach a code to • convert ordinary language into code | ||||||||
| decree | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge) verb • issue a decree • decide with authority | ||||||||
| edict | nounn | |||||||
noun • a formal or authoritative proclamation • a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge) | ||||||||
| law | nounn | |||||||
noun • the collection of rules imposed by authority • legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity • a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society • a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature • the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do • the learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system • the force of policemen and officers | ||||||||
| legislation | nounn | |||||||
noun • law enacted by a legislative body • the act of making or enacting laws | ||||||||
| ordinance | nounn | |||||||
noun • an authoritative command • a statute enacted by a city government • the act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders | ||||||||
| regulation | nounn | |||||||
noun • an authoritative command • a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior • the state of being controlled or governed • (embryology) the ability of an early embryo to continue normal development after its structure has been somehow damaged or altered • the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular • the act of controlling or directing according to rule adjective satellite • prescribed by or according to regulation | ||||||||
| rule | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior • something regarded as a normative example • prescribed guide for conduct or action • (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice • a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct • the duration of a monarch's or government's power • dominance or power through legal authority • directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted • any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order • a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system • (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems • measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths verb • exercise authority over; as of nations • decide with authority • be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance • decide on and make a declaration about • have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac • mark or draw with a ruler • keep in check | ||||||||
| rubric | nounn | |||||||
noun • an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure • an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text • directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book) • a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with • a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type • category name verb • adorn with ruby red color | ||||||||
| title | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with • the name of a work of art or literary composition etc. • a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work • the status of being a champion • a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it • an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General' • an established or recognized right • (usually plural) written material introduced into a movie or TV show to give credits or represent dialogue or explain an action • an appellation signifying nobility • an informal right to something verb • give a title to • designate by an identifying term | ||||||||
