Statute (noun)

1. A law enacted by a legislative body.
2. A decree or ordinance issued by a ruler or governing body.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french estatut, from latin statutum "something ordained", neuter past participle of statuere "ordain".

Examples:

1. The state has several new statutes regarding firearms.
2. The corporation is governed by a set of statutes.
3. A statue of limitations.
4. The king issued a new statue.
5. The treaty was made into a statute.