sắác lệnh

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Decree / Edict / Ordinance: An official order or command issued by a head of state (such as a president or chairman) that has the force of law. It is a form of executive legislation.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chủ tịch nước đã ban hành một sắc lệnh quan trọng. (The President issued an important decree.)
  • Sắc lệnh này có hiệu lực ngay lập tức. (This ordinance takes effect immediately.)
  • Sắc lệnh giảm thuế được người dân hoan nghênh. (The tax reduction decree was welcomed by the people.)

Advanced Usage

• "ban hành sắc lệnh": to promulgate/issue a decree.

  • Nguyên thủ quốc gia có quyền ban hành sắc lệnh. (The head of state has the power to promulgate decrees.)

• "thi hành sắc lệnh": to execute/enforce a decree.

  • Các cơ quan chức năng phải thi hành sắc lệnh. (The competent agencies must enforce the decree.)

Variants and Related Words

• Lệnh (n): order, command (a more general term).

  • Lệnh hành quân (marching orders).

• Nghị định (n): decree, regulation (often issued by a government, distinct from a presidential decree).

• Chỉ thị (n): directive, instruction.

Synonyms

• Decree: An official order that has the force of law.
• Edict: An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.
• Ordinance: An authoritative order, especially a local law or regulation.
• Executive order: (A comparable concept in some political systems).

Related Idioms

• Có giá trị như sắc lệnh: To be as binding as a decree; to be treated as an imperative order.
  • Lời nói của ông ấy trong công ty có giá trị như sắc lệnh. (His word in the company is as binding as a decree.)