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Definition statutory instrument in American English

statutory instrument noun

[countable] noun
/ˌstætʃətɔri ˈɪnstrəmənt/
1

in England and Wales, a law or other rule or provision that creates secondary legislation

Example

The most important type of delegated legislation made by a minister is a statutory instrument.

Synonyms and related words
act adjective law the administration of justice
Definition statutory instrument in American English