statutorily

Statutorily is an adverb meaning “by statute” or “in accordance with statute.” It is used to indicate that a fact, right, duty, or action derives from a statute rather than from common law, constitutional principles, or administrative rulemaking. The term is common in legal writing and regulatory contexts.

In usage, statutorily emphasizes the statutory basis for a requirement, authorization, or prohibition. It is often preferred to highlight that a matter rests on enacted law rather than other sources of authority. Statutorily is distinct from the adjective statutory, which describes things related to statutes (for example, statutory limits or statutory rights). When used in sentences, statutorily typically modifies verbs or adjectives, as in “The claimant is statutorily eligible to file within 30 days” or “The property is statutorily exempt from taxation.”

Examples of common constructions include statutorily mandated, statutorily permitted, and statutorily required. In such phrases, the adverbial form helps anchor the stated obligation or permission in the authority of the statute itself, rather than in judicial interpretation or administrative practice.

Etymologically, statutorily derives from statute, the body of written law, with the standard adverbial suffix -ily attached to form an adverb describing the source or basis of the action. While widely understood in legal contexts, statutorily is less common in everyday language and may appear more frequently in statutes, case law, and regulatory commentary. Related terms include statute, statutory, and statutory interpretation.