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An act of a legislature that declares, proscribes, or commands something; a specific law, expressed in writing. A statute is a written law passed by a legislature on the state or federal level. Statutes set forth general propositions of law that courts apply to specific situations. A statute may forbid a certain act, direct a certain act, make a declaration, or set forth governmental mechanisms to aid society.
Enacted law. Enacted law is the body of a law adopted by the people or legislative bodies. It includes: Constitutions as adopted by the people. Statutes (ordinances/laws) passed by legislative bodies, and; Regulations passed by administrative bodies that have the force of law. This legal term article is a stub.