estatuto

statute

noun ehs-tah-TOO-toh Less Common

Origin: From Latin statutum (that which is established).

Also means

charter

Usage Note

Estatuto denotes a formal statute, charter, or set of bylaws governing an organisation or region. In Spain, Estatuto de Autonomía is the autonomy statute that defines the powers of each autonomous community — a politically central term. Los estatutos (always plural) of a club or company are its rulebook or articles of association.

Examples

"El estatuto de la empresa fue aprobado por unanimidad."

Natural Translation

The company's charter was approved unanimously.

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