Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Statutory /(stăt"ū̇*tō̇*ry̆; 135)/ · Stat·u·to·ry · IPA /ˈstæt͡ʃəˌtɔɹi/ 01 a. Enacted by statute; depending on statute for its authority; as, a statutory provision. 1. Enacted by statute; depending on statute for its authority; as, a statutory provision.