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statute vs act

act vs statute

statute and act both are nouns.

statute is an adjective but act is not an adjective.

statute is not a verb while act is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
statute Yes Yes No No
act Yes No Yes No
As nouns, act is a hypernym of statute; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than statute:
  • statute: an act passed by a legislative body
  • act: a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
Other hypernyms of statute include enactment.
statute (noun) act (noun)
an act passed by a legislative body something that people do or cause to happen
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
statute (adjective) act (adjective)
enacted by a legislative body
statute (verb) act (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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