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).
雙語例句
1. Germany still has no insider-dealing offence in its statute books.
德國的法律條文中仍未設立內幕交易罪。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Penalties are laid down in the statute .
法規中有關于懲罰措施的規定。
來自《權威詞典》
3. Protection for the consumer is laid down by statute.
保障消費者利益已在法令里作了規定.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. The new statute covers the care for, bringing up and protection of children.
新法令涵蓋了兒童保育、養育和保護的相關內容。
來自柯林斯例句
5. The Bill could reach the statute book by the summer if it attracts the support of Home Office ministers.