English Reference
Idiom idiom

creature of statute

Meaning

A body created by legislation, especially a public body.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Examples
SIMPLE

“The new agency is a creature of statute.”

CONTEXTUAL

“Because the committee is a creature of statute, it can only perform the specific duties defined in the law.”

COMPLEX

“As a creature of statute, the commission lacks the inherent authority to act outside the narrow powers granted by the legislature.”

Anchors to
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    creature comfort

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  2. 02

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    A horror film in which one or more monsters plays a prominent role.

  3. 03

    creature of habit

    One who is prone to routine.

  4. 04

    creature of the night

    A prostitute.

Last updated August 10, 2026