👉 Written law, as laid down by the legislature.
Alright class, settle in, let’s take a peek, At a word that’s important, clever and sleek! We’ve got “statute” on the board today, Let's break it down in a clear way. The dictionary tells us, nice and bright, “Written law, as laid down by the legislature.” Quite right! Now, let’s unpack that phrase with glee, To really understand what “statute” means to me. "Statute" is a word we often see, A law established for you and me! Think of it like rules, clear and defined, By lawmakers carefully designed. The legislature , that's the group in charge, They write these laws, with diligent barge! They debate and discuss, then vote with grace, To create a “statute” for this place. It could be about speed limits, you see, Or rules for businesses, carefully decree’d. So remember this rhyme, it's easy to keep, A "statute" is a law – while others sleep! Do you have any questions? Let's discuss with care, Is there anything unclear that needs to be shared?
