3 uses
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Definition
law developed by governmental groups in contrast to common law (based on custom and precedent) — this is also one of the senses of the term, civil law
- The Grand Master began reading the statutes.Book Five — 1806-07 (22% in)
- He managed to follow only the last words of the statutes and these remained in his mind.Book Five — 1806-07 (22% in)
- Moreover, the words of the Masonic statutes, "be kindly and courteous," recurred to him.Book Five — 1806-07 (24% in)
There are no more uses of "statutory law" in War and Peace.
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