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STATUTORY Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word statutory. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word statutory. (close relations)
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authorized
adjectiveadj
adjective

• endowed with authority

lawful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• conformable to or allowed by law

adjective satellite

• according to custom or rule or natural law

• having a legally established claim

• authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law

legal
adjectiveadj
adjective

• established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

• of or relating to jurisprudence

• relating to or characteristic of the profession of law

adjective satellite

• having legal efficacy or force

• allowed by official rules

legitimate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

adjective satellite

• based on known statements or events or conditions

• in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles

• authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law

verb

• make legal

• show or affirm to be just and legitimate

• make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone)

official
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• having official authority or sanction

• of or relating to an office

noun

• a worker who holds or is invested with an office

• someone who administers the rules of a game or sport

adjective satellite

• verified officially

• conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline

• (of a church) given official status as a national or state institution

prescribed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• set down as a rule or guide

• fixed or established especially by order or command

• conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline

• formally laid down or imposed

required
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• necessary for relief or supply

• required by rule

mandated
adjectiveadj
noun

• a document giving an official instruction or command

• a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves

• the commission that is given to a government and its policies through an electoral victory

verb

• assign under a mandate

• make mandatory

• assign authority to

Best Hypernyms For STATUTORY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for statutory, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
act code law lawmaking legislation ordinance regulation rule statute
Phrases (1)
legal code

Alternatives for AUTHORIZED

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