For example British company directors who bribe other individuals or organisations for financial gain may be prosecuted under statute law. Show source/s Plain English Campaign Give feedback This page was not useful This page was useful Thank you for your feedback. If you have another few minutes please take the time to tell us about our new Dictionary service. Thank you for your answer, if you can tell us more that would really help Update
Statute of limitation A statute which sets out the time limits within which a court action must take place.