el estatuto
statute
Definition & meaning
Estatuto is a masculine noun with several related meanings:
- A statute or set of rules: a formal legal document that establishes rules for an organization, institution, or group. Depending on context, it may be translated as statute, charter, or bylaws.
- Legal status or standing: a person’s or entity’s position under the law, as in legal status.
Grammar & Word origin
El estatuto is masculine; its plural is los estatutos. It comes from Latin statutum, meaning “something established,” from statuere, “to set up” or “to establish.” The ending -uto is part of the inherited word and is not a separate, productive suffix in modern Spanish.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Reglamento : a set of rules, often for an organization or activity; it usually refers to the rules themselves rather than a foundational charter.
- Normativa : a body of rules or regulations, often broader or more technical in scope.
- Ley : a law enacted by a public authority; unlike an estatuto, it need not govern the internal structure of a particular organization.
- Constitución : a foundational legal document, generally for a state or organization; it is usually more fundamental in scope.
There is no direct antonym. The opposite would depend on context—for example, the absence or repeal of a governing set of rules.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
El nuevo estatuto fue aprobado en la reunión.noun
The new statute was approved in the meeting.
El estatuto describe los derechos de cada miembro.noun
The statute describes the rights of each member.
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