Etymology

statutable

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Today it means: In conformity to statutes regarding size, quality etc. Full definition →

First used 17th c.
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The story

From statute + -able.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. In conformity to statutes regarding size, quality etc.
  • from 17th c. Made or introduced by statute; proceeding from an act of legislature.
  • from 18th c. Describing a crime or offence regulated by statute; legally punishable.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.