Statutory

['stætjʊt(ə)rɪ;-tʃʊ-] or [stætjʊt(ə)rɪ]

Definition

(adj.) prescribed or authorized by or punishable under a statute; 'statutory restrictions'; 'a statutory age limit'; 'statutory crimes'; 'statutory rape' .

(adj.) relating to or created by statutes; 'statutory matters'; 'statutory law' .

Editor: Rudolf--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Enacted by statute; depending on statute for its authority; as, a statutory provision.

Editor: Nicolas