"A statute is a formal written enactment of a legislative authority that governs the legal entities of a city, state, or country by way of consent. ...
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Typically, statutes command or prohibit something, or declare policy. Statutes are rules made by legislative bodies; they are distinguished from case law or precedent, which is decided by courts, and regulations issued by government agencies." - (en.wikipedia.org 12.10.2023)