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act vs statute

statute vs act

act and statute both are nouns.

act is not an adjective while statute is an adjective.

act is a verb but statute is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
statute Yes Yes No No
As nouns, statute is a hyponym of act; that is, statute is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
  • statute: an act passed by a legislative body
Other hyponyms of act include nullity, decree, edict, fiat, order, rescript, legislative act.
act (noun) statute (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen an act passed by a legislative body
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a manifestation of insincerity
act (adjective) statute (adjective)
enacted by a legislative body
act (verb) statute (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
discharge one's duties
play a role or part
perform on a stage or theater
behave unnaturally or affectedly
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance
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