issue a decree

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

To formally announce or put a decree into effect.

decreeVERB + NOUN

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issue

Examples (10)

  • The president issued a decree prohibiting trade unions.
  • The king has issued a new decree regarding land ownership.
  • The ruling council is expected to issue a decree to dissolve the parliament.
  • Historically, emperors would issue a decree to announce major policy changes.
  • Why did the provisional government issue a decree that was so unpopular?
  • The governor will issue a decree declaring a state of emergency if the storm intensifies.
  • In response to the crisis, the ministry had to issue an emergency decree.
  • The Vatican can issue a decree on matters of faith and morals.
  • Issuing a decree without the support of the army proved to be a fatal mistake for the dictator.
  • The conquering general immediately issued a decree that all citizens must surrender their weapons.