Imperial Decree
/ɪmˈpɪriəl dɪˈkriː/
Definitions
- (n.) An authoritative order or proclamation issued by an emperor or sovereign, carrying the force of law within an imperial jurisdiction.
The emperor issued an imperial decree to enforce new trade regulations.
Forms
- imperial decree
- imperial decrees
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Commentary
Imperial decrees historically functioned as direct commands by emperors, often bypassing legislative processes; in modern contexts, their use varies depending on the legal system's vestiges of imperial authority.
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