statutory Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective relating to or created by statutes
    • statutory matters
    • statutory law
  2. adjective satellite prescribed or authorized by or punishable under a statute
    • statutory restrictions
    • a statutory age limit
    • statutory crimes
    • statutory rape

WordNet

Stat"u*to*ry adjective
Definitions
  1. Enacted by statute; depending on statute for its authority; as, a statutory provision.

Webster 1913