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A written set of bylaws or basic rules that defines the rules and organizational structure of a corporation, association, or institution.
Laut Statut des Vereins muss der Vorstand alle zwei Jahre neu gewählt werden.
According to the association's statute, the board must be re-elected every two years.
'Statut' (statute) is a very formal word from legal and administrative language. You find it in official documents, but rarely in everyday spoken language.
Jedes Mitglied ist verpflichtet, sich an das Statut des Vereins zu halten.
Every member is required to comply with the association's statute.
The word 'Statut' (statute) is related to 'Status' (status). Both come from the Latin word 'statuere' (to establish, to set up). A statute is therefore something 'established' or a rule set down in writing.
Das neue Statut regelt die Aufnahme von neuen Mitgliedern.
The new statute regulates the admission of new members.
In the meaning 'Satzung' (bylaws), the word is often used with the preposition 'laut' (according to) or 'gemäß' (in accordance with). Typical formulations are 'laut Statut' (according to the statute) or 'gemäß dem Statut' (in accordance with the statute).
Gemäß dem Statut der Stiftung werden die Gelder nur für wohltätige Zwecke verwendet.
In accordance with the foundation's statute, the funds are used only for charitable purposes.
You can recognize the meaning in international law by signal words such as 'Römisches Statut' (Rome Statute), 'Internationaler Strafgerichtshof' (International Criminal Court), or names of international organizations.
Viele Länder haben das Römische Statut unterzeichnet und damit die Zuständigkeit des Gerichts anerkannt.
Many countries have signed the Rome Statute and thereby recognized the jurisdiction of the court.
contract
'der Vertrag' and 'das Statut' are both written, formal texts with rules or agreements. 'Vertrag' is used when two or more sides make a binding agreement, for example about rent, work, or cooperation. 'Statut' refers more to the basic rules of an organization, association, or institution. In international law, a 'Statut' can also be a special founding treaty. The words can be confused because both sound legal and official. In practical terms: a 'Vertrag' regulates an agreement between parties; a 'Statut' more often regulates how an organization is structured and how it works.
Im Statut des Vereins steht, wie der Vorstand gewählt wird.
The association's statute says how the board is elected.
Vor dem ersten Arbeitstag unterschreibt Lena ihren Vertrag.
Before her first day at work, Lena signs her contract.