statute
의미: A written law passed by a legislative body such as Parliament; also, a rule or regulation made by an organisation.
In the UK legal system, statutes (also called Acts of Parliament) are the primary form of legislation. They are distinguished from common law, which is based on judicial decisions and precedent. The adjective 'statutory' means required, permitted, or enacted by statute. Common collocations include 'statute book,' 'statute of limitations,' and 'statutory duty.'
예문
- The new statute imposes stricter penalties for environmental pollution. 新法令对环境污染规定了更严格的处罚。El nuevo estatuto impone sanciones más severas por contaminación medioambiental.新法令は環境汚染に対してより厳しい罰則を課している。새 법령은 환경 오염에 대해 더 엄격한 처벌을 부과하고 있다.
- Under the current statute, employers are required to provide a minimum of 28 days' paid holiday. 根据现行法令,雇主必须提供至少28天的带薪假期。Según el estatuto vigente, los empleadores están obligados a conceder un mínimo de 28 días de vacaciones retribuidas.現行法令に基づき、雇用主は最低28日間の有給休暇を提供しなければならない。현행법에 따라 고용주는 최소 28일의 유급 휴가를 제공해야 한다.
- The offence carries a maximum sentence as defined by statute. 该罪行的最高刑罚由法律明文规定。El delito conlleva una pena máxima definida por la ley.その犯罪には法律で定められた最高刑が科される。그 범죄에는 법률에 의해 정해진 최고형이 부과된다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: professional, academic, media
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Latin statutum (a decree), the neuter past participle of statuere (to set up, establish), from status (standing). Entered English in the 13th century via Old French statut.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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