national statute
[ˈnæʃənəl ˈstætʃuːt]
nounpl: national statutes
lei nacional
1. A law or act enacted by the legislative body of a nation that applies throughout the entire country
The national statute on environmental protection was passed by Congress last year.
A lei nacional sobre proteção ambiental foi aprovada pelo Congresso no ano passado.
2. A written law of a state or country as distinguished from common law or case law
Under the national statute, all citizens have the right to vote.
De acordo com a lei nacional, todos os cidadãos têm direito ao voto.
3. Legislation that establishes a legal principle or standard applicable nationwide
The civil rights national statute prohibits discrimination in public accommodations.
A lei nacional de direitos civis proíbe discriminação em locais públicos.
In Brazil, 'lei nacional' refers to legislation passed by the National Congress (Congresso Nacional) that applies nationwide. This is distinct from state laws (leis estaduais) and municipal ordinances (leis municipais). In the USA, 'national statute' typically refers to federal legislation enacted by Congress, as opposed to state statutes. The concept reflects the federal structure of both nations where certain matters fall under national/federal jurisdiction while others are reserved for states or municipalities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
by national statute
under the national statute
in accordance with national statute
violate a national statute
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