GRE Word List

STATUTE

a law enacted by the legislative branch of a government

The meaning of the word statute is a law enacted by the legislative branch of a government.

Random words

WordMeaning
aegisa shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
citadela fortress that commands (see command
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
exegesisexposition
executorone who executes something
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
renegeto go back on a promise or commitment
contagiona contagious disease
phenomenaphenomenon