affirmative resolution

Frequency: 6.00.8 per million words

a formal decision or motion that is approved, especially in a parliamentary context

affirmativeADJECTIVE + NOUN

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resolution

Examples (10)

  • The proposed changes require an affirmative resolution from both houses of Parliament.
  • The order was approved by an affirmative resolution of the House of Commons.
  • This statutory instrument cannot come into force until it receives an affirmative resolution.
  • After a lengthy debate, the motion was passed through an affirmative resolution.
  • The chairman announced that the board had reached an affirmative resolution on the merger.
  • Certain regulations are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure for approval.
  • Without an affirmative resolution, the new policy cannot be implemented.
  • The draft order will be subject to an affirmative resolution before it becomes law.
  • The minutes recorded an affirmative resolution to increase the annual budget.
  • Securing an affirmative resolution from the assembly was the final hurdle.