Statute law refers to the legislative acts enacted by a governing body that take effect as law. Synonyms for statute law include legislative law, parliamentary law, and statutory law. Legislative law refers to laws made by the legislative body of a country, while parliamentary law emphasizes the involvement of a parliament in creating laws. Statutory law emphasizes the authority of the legislature and the written nature of the law. Other synonyms for statute law include enacted law, codified law, and regulatory law. Regardless of the terminology used, these laws are critical to the functioning of a just society.