STATUTE DE DONIS

The name of an English statute passed the 13 Edwd. I. c. 1, the real design of which was to introduce perpetuities, and to strengthen the power of the barons. … [Read more...] about STATUTE DE DONIS

The written, codified law that is passed by a governmental body, usually as a result of being passed by Congress and signed into law by the President or passed by state legislature and signed into law by the state governor. Statutes are usually contained in a volume or book called the code of law. See also ordinance which is a local law such as of a county. Law Dictionary - … [Read more...] about STATUTE

that which is introduced or governed by statute law, as 'opposed to the common law or equity. Thus, a court is said to have statutory jurisdiction when jurisdiction is given to it In certain matters by act of the legislature. … [Read more...] about STATUTABLE, OR STATUTORY

A report that sets forth the condition of an issue or concern at a given moment in time. … [Read more...] about STATUS REPORT

The norm, the usual and normal state of things that is to be expected prior to a particular time or an event. … [Read more...] about STATUS QUO ANTE