English Explanatory Dictionary

statutory instrument

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In some common law jurisdictions, a form of delegated legislation enacted under a power derived from an act of parliament.

Word forms

statutory instrument statutory instruments

Etymology

From statutory + instrument.

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