Synonyms & related words for statute

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of statute — including law, ordinance, legislation, enactment, bylaw, rule. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to statute

Explore words related to statute — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include statutable, codified, statutorily, intendment, regulations, enacted, constitution, legist. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for statute

Common synonyms for statute include law, ordinance, legislation, enactment, bylaw, rule, decree, act — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does statute come from?

The word statute breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root stat-, from Latin sto (“stand, set up”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.