German word

Statut

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃtaˈtuːt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounbylaws

Example

Unser Verein änderte gestern das Statut.

Our association changed its bylaws yesterday.

Illustration for Statut (bylaws)

More examples

Alle Mitglieder müssen sich an das Statut halten.

All members must comply with the bylaws.

Core concept

An institution's governing document, with its rules arranged as a framework for rights, duties, and procedures.

Common phrases

  • sich an das Statut halten

    comply with the bylaws

Similar words

Satzung: A formal document defining an association's purpose, structure, and membership rules.
Geschäftsordnung: Detailed rules for conducting meetings and handling internal procedures.
Reglement: A document collecting practical rules for a specific field or institution.

Definition in German

Ein Dokument mit den festgelegten Regeln einer Institution, das Rechte, Pflichten und interne Abläufe beschreibt.

Word origin

Statut comes from Latin statutum through French statut; the Latin form derives from statuere, "to establish," and refers to an established rule or arrangement.

Usage tips

  • Statut is neuter, so its definite form is das Statut and its plural is die Statuten.

Other meanings

  • regulationsnoun
  • articles of associationnoun

Opposites

  • Gewohnheitsrechtcustomary lawnoun

Related words

  • statutengemäßin accordance with the bylawsadjective

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