nonstatutory
- adjective
- /nɒnˈstætʃʊtəri/
- Formal
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no estatutario
- Since then, significant gaps in services and governmental drug policy have fostered the entry of nonmedical professionals onto the scene, persons who were typically recruited from the nonstatutory sector (NGOs).
- nonstatutory sector
Examples
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In theory, this might be attainable as existing rights expire, but some vested nonstatutory rights in trademarks need never expire, and rights in trade secrets have no fixed term.
Academic text (1994) -
Article 30 of the Maritime Law of Liberia also states that, as far as it does not conflict with this law, the nonstatutory General Maritime Law of the United States of America may apply mutatis mutandis to Liberia.
Academic text (2017) -
(6) in the statutory and nonstatutory sectors
Academic text (2007) -
The committee decided to fund several nonstatutory programs that provide assistance to local communities.
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Many nonstatutory organizations play an important role in advocating for environmental protection.
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The teacher included nonstatutory materials in the curriculum to enhance students' learning experience.
Synonyms
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Not controlled by rules or laws
Not made into law and so not legally enforced
Not required by official rules or laws
Not under official rules or direct management by an authority
Not controlled or decided by law
The law does not accept it or allow it as evidence in court
Not required by law or rule
Something you do not have to do
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Etymology
Nonstatutory combines non- meaning 'not' and statutory, from statute meaning 'law', so a helpful way to remember it is 'not set by law'. So, nonstatutory means something that is not required or established by law.