Collins dictionary of law. W. J. Stewart. 2001.
Statutory authority — A statutory authority is an Australian body which has the right to enact legislation for specific areas of the law. CharacteristicsA statutory authority is a not for profit organisation, whose goals are set out in its corresponding originating… … Wikipedia
statutory authority — /stætʃətri ɔˈθɒrəti/ (say stachuhtree aw thoruhtee) noun a government agency created by an act of parliament, with the legal status of a corporate body with an independent legal existence: *Consequently I ended up in the Australian Broadcasting… …
statutory — stat‧u‧to‧ry [ˈstætʆtri ǁ tɔːri] adjective LAW fixed or controlled by law: • Some trustees have special statutory powers of investment. • This statement does not affect the statutory rights of the consumer. statutorily adverb : • a statutoril … Financial and business terms
statutory declaration — noun 1. English law : a solemn declaration in lieu of an affidavit by a person conscientiously unable to take an oath 2. English law : a voluntary declaration by any person in an affirmation of documents (as written instruments or proofs of… … Useful english dictionary
statutory receiver — A receiver appointed by a court acting under statutory authority. 45 Am J1st Rec §3 … Ballentine's law dictionary
statutory guardian — noun 1. : a guardian appointed by virtue of statutory authority 2. English law : a guardian appointed by deed or will by the father of minor children or by their surviving mother : testamentary guardian … Useful english dictionary
Statutory law — or statute law is written law (as opposed to oral or customary law) set down by a legislature or other governing authority such as the executive branch of government in response to a perceived need to clarify the functioning of government,… … Wikipedia
statutory body — UK US noun [C] ► LAW an organization with the authority to check that the activities of a business or organization are legal and follow official rules: »We hope the creation of a single new regulator will consolidate regulation of the whole… … Financial and business terms
Statutory — Stat u*to*ry (st[a^]t [ u]*t[ o]*r[y^]; 135), a. Enacted by statute; depending on statute for its authority; as, a statutory provision. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
statutory nuisance — Under Part III of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, district councils and London Borough Councils are under a duty to inspect their areas for statutory nuisances and investigate complaints. If the authority considers a nuisance likely to… … Law dictionary
