late 13c., from Old French statut, estatut "(royal) promulgation, (legal) statute," from Late Latin statutum "a law, decree," noun use of neuter past participle of Latin statuere "enact, establish," from status "condition, position" (see status).
双语例句
1. Germany still has no insider-dealing offence in its statute books.
德国的法律条文中仍未设立内幕交易罪。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Penalties are laid down in the statute .
法规中有关于惩罚措施的规定。
来自《权威词典》
3. Protection for the consumer is laid down by statute.
保障消费者利益已在法令里作了规定.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. The new statute covers the care for, bringing up and protection of children.
新法令涵盖了儿童保育、养育和保护的相关内容。
来自柯林斯例句
5. The Bill could reach the statute book by the summer if it attracts the support of Home Office ministers.
