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These ten do not provide abortions (or are below a statutory funding threshold).
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Charles Tiefer, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
However, inconsistent enforcement mechanisms, ambiguities in the statutory language and other limitations have attracted the interest of reformers.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 July 2025
The current statutory definition of an environmental justice community in Massachusetts does not consider any environmental damage.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 22 July 2025
Prosecutors said Gong faces a statutory maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
—Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
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Charles Tiefer, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
However, inconsistent enforcement mechanisms, ambiguities in the statutory language and other limitations have attracted the interest of reformers.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 July 2025
The current statutory definition of an environmental justice community in Massachusetts does not consider any environmental damage.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 22 July 2025
Prosecutors said Gong faces a statutory maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
—Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
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“Statutory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statutory. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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statutory
adjective
stat·u·to·ry
ˈstach-ə-ˌtōr-ē 
-ˌtȯr-
1
: of or relating to statutes
2
: regulated by statute
3
: punishable by statute
Legal Definition
statutory
adjective
stat·u·to·ry
ˈsta-chə-ˌtōr-ē
1
: of or relating to a statute or statutes
a statutory provision
2
: enacted, created, regulated, or defined by statute
a statutory presumption
a statutory insider
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