Statutory language refers to the exact words used in statutes or written laws passed by Congress or state legislatures. It outlines what actions are required or prohibited under the law.
Related terms
Judicial Interpretation: The process in which courts analyze and determine the meaning of statutory language.
Legislative Intent: The purpose or goal behind a law, as understood by lawmakers when they passed it.
Constitutional Interpretation: The act of analyzing whether a statute complies with the Constitution's provisions.