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statute title

statute title

7.9
A heading at the start of a law or bill that gives its name and brief description
  • noun
  • Formal
translation icon : título estatutario
  • Law students learn to interpret the statute title to understand the scope of a bill.

Examples

  • The statute title clearly outlines the purpose of the law.

  • The statute title is found at the beginning of the legislative document.

  • Each statute title covers a specific area of law, such as education or health.

  • Can you explain the statute title for this bill?

  • The statute title provides a concise overview of the legislative measures it encompasses.

  • During the hearing, the lawyer referenced the statute title to clarify the legal framework.

  • Every statute title includes essential details to inform the public about the law's intent.

Synonyms

title
vsstatute title
665 1.0

The name shown at the top of a book, chapter, film, or article

is the official legal name that identifies and briefly summarizes a law
heading
vsstatute title
28 1.3

A short title at the top of a page that shows what follows

is the official legal name used to identify and briefly summarize a law
rubric
vsstatute title
  • Formal
7 7.2

A heading that groups things for discussion or study

is the official legal name that identifies and briefly summarizes a law

Surface Forms

statute title singular
statute titles plural

Morphology

statute + title

The meaning 'the official heading that names a statute' is directly and predictably derived from combining 'statute' (formal law) with 'title' (name or heading). This noun–noun composition follows standard English compounding patterns and has clear parallels in other languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Statute title comes from the simple idea of giving each law a short heading at the start. The word statute means a written 'law' and title is like a book's name, so the statute title tells the law's name and gives a quick idea of what it covers.