Definition

Adverb: In a manner that is required, defined, or governed by a statute (a law formally enacted by a legislative body).

Usage

The adverb "statutorily" is used to describe an action, condition, or requirement that is mandated or established by law. It emphasizes that the basis for something is a specific statute.

Examples

• The new data protection standards are statutorily required for all financial institutions.
• These lands are statutorily protected from any commercial development.
• The agency is statutorily obligated to respond to public inquiries within 30 days.
• The position of Inspector General was statutorily created to ensure independent oversight.

Advanced Usage

• Statutorily defined: Having its meaning or scope specified by law.
  • The term "hazardous waste" is statutorily defined in this document.
• Statutorily mandated: Officially required by law.
  • Public hearings are a statutorily mandated part of the approval process.

Variants and Related Words

• Statutory (Adjective): Pertaining to, or enacted by, a statute.
  • The company has a statutory duty to ensure workplace safety.
• Statute (Noun): A written law passed by a legislative body.
  • The new statute regulates online privacy.

Synonyms

• Legally
• By law
• As required by law
• Mandatorily (in a context of legal requirement)

Antonyms

• Voluntarily
• Informally
• Discretionarily

Adverb

1. according to statute
   • placed statutorily under the council's supervision