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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