'statute-supported' originates from the combination of 'statute,' which comes from Latin 'statutum,' meaning 'a law or decree,' and 'supported,' from Old French 'supporter,' meaning 'to uphold or sustain.'

'Statute' evolved from the Latin 'statutum' through Old French 'statut,' while 'supported' came from Old French 'supporter,' eventually forming the modern English term 'statute-supported.'

Initially, 'statute' meant 'a law or decree,' and 'supported' meant 'to uphold or sustain.' The combined term 'statute-supported' has maintained its meaning of being backed by law.