statute title

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statute title

A statute title appears at the top of the new legislative document.

Definition

Noun: 1. The formal heading of a statute or legislative bill: A "statute title" is the official, often numbered, heading that identifies a specific piece of enacted legislation or a proposed bill. It typically provides a concise label for the law's subject matter. 2. A major division within a codified body of law: In a systematic legal code, a "title" is a primary organizational unit that groups together related statutes under a broad subject area.

Usage Examples
  • As a bill or act heading:
    • The proposed legislation was introduced under the statute title "Clean Energy Act of 2023."
    • You can find the relevant law by searching for its statute title.
  • As a division within a code:
    • Immigration law in the United States is primarily contained in Title 8 of the U.S. Code.
    • The attorney referenced a specific provision within Title 42.
Advanced Usage
  • "Short Title": Many statutes have both a formal, lengthy title and a shorter, commonly used name (e.g., the "Affordable Care Act" is the short title for a much longer statute title).
    • The act's short title is more frequently used in public discourse than its full statute title.
Variants and Related Words
  • Title (n): In a legal context, this is often used interchangeably with "statute title" to refer to a numbered division of a code.
    • See U.S. Code, Title 26 for tax statutes.
  • Chapter, Section (n): These are subdivisions within a Title, with "section" being a more specific unit.
    • The requirement is detailed in Title 15, Chapter 2, Section 45.
Synonyms
  • Act title
  • Legislative title
  • Code title (when referring to a title within a consolidated code)
Notes on Different Meanings
  • The word "title" has many non-legal meanings (e.g., a name of a book, a form of address, ownership rights). A "statute title" is specifically its use in the context of legislation and legal codes.
statute title

A statute title appears at the top of the new legislative document.

Noun
  1. a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
    • Title 8 provided federal help for schools

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