明令 (míng líng) — explicit order; decree (usually from an authority)

Definition

A formal, written noun for an explicit official order or decree, typically issued by a government or authority. Far more formal than everyday words like 命令.

noun
explicit orderdecree (usually from an authority)

Examples

  • Zhèng fǔ míng líng jìn zhǐ zài gōng gòng chǎng suǒ xī yān.
    The government issued an explicit order banning smoking in public places.
  • 明令
    Gōng sī míng líng yāo qiú suǒ yǒu yuán gōng zūn shǒu xīn guī dìng.
    The company issued a decree requiring all employees to follow the new regulations.
  • 明令
    Zhè xiàng míng líng zì fā bù zhī rì qǐ shēng xiào.
    This explicit order takes effect from the date of issuance.

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