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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