Definition of "statutes" []

• Plural form of statute. (noun)

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• "SCHECK: That is almost certainly true because, unfortunately, across this country there are what they call statutes of limitations or time limits on when a defendant can file a motion based on newly discovered evidence of innocence."
• "Heading our statutes is the following declaration: The"
• "Oh, and to disagree with #22 above, “gang activity” is not protected by the First Amendment because (I think) the way that it is defined in statutes is “gathering in furtherance of a crime.”"