英汉词典

1. 成文法;法令;法规
    A statute is a rule or law which has been made by a government or other organization and formally written down.

    e.g. The new statute covers the care for, bringing up and protection of children...
           新法令涵盖了儿童保育、养育和保护的相关内容。
    e.g. The independence of the judiciary in France is guaranteed by statute.
           法国司法部门的独立地位是法律明文规定的。