总统令 (zǒng tǒng líng) — presidential decree, executive order

Definition

An official order issued directly by a country's president, carrying the force of law. Pairs naturally with 颁布 ('issue') and 生效 ('take effect'), and may be reviewed or opposed by the legislature.

noun

presidential decreeexecutive order

Examples

总统令。
Xīn zǒng tǒng líng yāo qiú jiā qiáng huán jìng bǎo hù.
The new presidential decree requires strengthening environmental protection.
总统令。
Zhè xiàng zǒng tǒng líng yǐ jīng zhèng shì shēng xiào le.
This executive order has officially taken effect.
总统令。
Guó huì zhèng zài tǎo lùn shì fǒu fǎn duì zǒng tǒng de zǒng tǒng líng.
Congress is discussing whether to oppose the president's decree.

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