What is another word for statute mile?
Pronunciation:
[ stˈat͡ʃuːt mˈa͡ɪl], [ stˈatʃuːt mˈaɪl], [ s_t_ˈa_tʃ_uː_t m_ˈaɪ_l]
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How to use "Statute mile" in context?
Statute mile is a distance that corresponds exactly to a certain statute (law) mile. Statute miles are established by the United States Congress and are based on the length of a statute as measured in linear yards. Statute miles are pervasive in the United States, with roads, bridges, and other infrastructure maintaining a consistent distance.
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- Securities, scrapes, haversacks, knapsacks, scabbards, pokes, banknotes.
