decree

Example Sentences

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A decree issued by the government on Monday ordered prosecutors to investigate "whether Hungarian criminal organisations, terrorist organisations or political organisations present in Hungary may have benefited from the transported assets".

From BBC

As they have no official offices in the jurisdiction, sheriff officers sought to give the decree to an employee in person.

From BBC

Vietnam has prepared a draft decree that would slash import tax rates to zero on certain petroleum products in a bid to "stabilise the domestic market", its finance ministry has said.

From Barron's

Then came three fatwas — religious decrees — calling for his death, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Attorney General’s opinion on the matter noted that the an executive order under the Defense Production Act “may displace sanctions for non-compliance with a contrary consent decree.”

From Los Angeles Times