statutory instrumentglossary / statutory instrument statutory instrument. A British administrative regulation or order; an order or regulation issued by an authority empowered by statute to do so, usu. to give detailed effect to the statute. 词条贡献者 法律翻译Denise,毕业于一所旨在培养高级翻译专业人才的翻译院校,专注翻译各类与专利与商标的授权与起诉有关的法律文件。