pass a decree
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To officially approve a decree, especially by a legislative body.
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- The parliament has the authority to pass a decree on national security matters.
- Last year, the government passed a decree to protect endangered forests.
- A controversial decree was passed by the ruling council despite public protest.
- If the assembly passes this decree, new tax laws will be implemented immediately.
- The committee is expected to pass a decree next week to regulate the industry.
- Historically, monarchs could pass a decree without parliamentary approval.
- By passing this decree, they aim to stimulate economic growth.
- Did the legislative body finally pass the decree on water conservation?
- After much debate, they passed a decree that reformed the entire education system.
- The interim government's first act was to pass a decree restoring civil liberties.