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 双语律师Natalie,毕业于法国一流的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各类与监管与政府事务相关的法律文件。