责令 (zé lìng) — to order, to instruct (in an official capacity)

Definition

A formal verb meaning an authority (government, court, boss) issues a binding order that must be followed. Stronger than general 'instruct' — it carries the weight of an official directive with consequences for non-compliance.

verb

to orderto instruct (in an official capacity)

Examples

责令。
Zhèng fǔ zé lìng zhè jiā gōng chǎng lì jí tíng chǎn zhěng dùn.
The government ordered this factory to stop production immediately for rectification.
责令。
Fǎ yuàn zé lìng tā péi cháng shòu hài zhě de quán bù sǔn shī.
The court ordered him to compensate the victim for all losses.
责令。
Gōng sī zé lìng suǒ yǒu yuán gōng chóng xīn xué xí ān quán tiáo lì.
The company instructed all employees to re-study the safety regulations.

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