"statutory instrument" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: statutory instruments [plural]
Etymology: statutory + instrument Etymology templates: {{compound|en|statutory|instrument}} statutory + instrument Head templates: {{en-noun}} statutory instrument (plural statutory instruments)
  1. (UK, Irland, Canada, Australia, law) In some common law jurisdictions, a form of delegated legislation enacted under a power derived from an act of parliament. Tags: Australia, Canada, UK Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-statutory_instrument-en-noun-RfRmQptU Categories (other): Australian English, British English, Canadian English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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