HeyRuaHow to say “statute law” in Irish
- Irish:
- reachtdlí
- English:
- statute law
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “RAKHT-dlee” /ˈɾˠaxt̪ˠd̪ˠlʲiː/
Various forms
- Plural:
- reachtdlíthe (statute laws)
- Genitive singular:
- reachtdlí, an reachtdlí (e.g. forálacha an reachtdlí, the provisions of statute law)
- Genitive plural:
- reachtdlíthe, na reachtdlíthe (e.g. forálacha na reachtdlíthe, the provisions of the statutes)
What does “reachtdlí” mean?
- statute law
- Law that is made by a legislature and written down in acts, as opposed to common law or case law.Also: statutory law, written law, legislation.
“Reachtdlí” with the article
The plural of statute law in Irish is reachtdlíthe. Here is reachtdlí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an reachtdlí
the statute law
No change after an
na reachtdlíthe
the statute laws
Plural: no change after na
“Reachtdlí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using reachtdlí, the Irish word for statute law.
Is cuid den reachtdlí an tAcht seo.
This Act is part of statute law.
Tá difríocht idir reachtdlí agus dlí coiteann.
There is a difference between statute law and common law.
Déanann an tOireachtas reachtdlí na tíre.
The Oireachtas makes the country's statute law.
Tá an cheist sin leagtha síos sa reachtdlí.
That matter is laid down in statute law.
Bhí an dlíodóir ag déanamh staidéir ar an reachtdlí.
The lawyer was studying statute law.
Tá foinsí an reachtdlí ar fáil ar líne.
The sources of statute law are available online.
Rinneadh athchóiriú ar na reachtdlíthe sin anuraidh.
Those statute laws were reformed last year.
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Statute law in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for statute law?
The Irish for statute law is reachtdlí (pronounced “RAKHT-dlee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is reachtdlíthe.
How do you pronounce reachtdlí in Irish?
Reachtdlí is said like “RAKHT-dlee” (IPA /ˈɾˠaxt̪ˠd̪ˠlʲiː/).
What is the plural of statute law in Irish?
The plural of reachtdlí is reachtdlíthe; with the article, na reachtdlíthe means “the statute laws”. The genitive plural is reachtdlíthe, as in forálacha na reachtdlíthe (the provisions of the statutes).
How is 'reachtdlí' different from 'dlí coiteann'?
'Reachtdlí' is statute law passed by a legislature, while 'dlí coiteann' is common law developed by the courts.
