/ˈpriːviəs ˈstætʃuːt/ – Phrase
Definition: đạo luật cũ.
A more thorough explanation: A “previous statute” or “prior statute” refers to a law that was enacted or in force before the current law or statute being considered. It is a legal term used to describe a law that was in effect at an earlier point in time, typically preceding the law currently under discussion.
Example: The court found that the defendant’s actions violated the terms of the prior statute, which had been in effect at the time of the incident.