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.

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squalorthe quality or state of being squalid
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
judiciarya system of courts of law
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
lewdobscene
treadto step or walk on or over
artificeclever or artful skill : ingenuity