decree

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By 2021, the president of Uzbekistan had signed a national decree, “On measures for the further development and popularization of chess and enhancing the system of training chess players.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The companies denied all the allegations and agreed to the settlement to resolve the litigation, according to the consent decree.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The department had been rocked by corruption scandals, one after the next, and operating under a Justice Department consent decree for over a decade.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Ryanair never engaged in the case, so by July Rosie was granted her decree.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Travis laughed at Slopper’s serious decree and clapped him on his thick back.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline