by decree
idiom
: because of an official order
He took his position by decree of the national government.
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It was finally driven into law without lawmakers’ consent: The government ruling by decree.
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Joseph Ataman, CNN, 9 July 2024
In the absence of a legislative assembly, Abbas has ruled by decree for 15 years.
—Raja Khalidi, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2024
She was partly obscured by construction, then whitewashed for advertising space, restored by decree and killed off again by ugly graffiti.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2024
Brazilian presidents can issue provisional legislation by decree (although all laws must eventually be approved by Congress), dislodge pending legislation from congressional committees, force Congress to vote on urgent measures, and veto bills in part or in whole.
—Eduardo Mello, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2016
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Joseph Ataman, CNN, 9 July 2024
In the absence of a legislative assembly, Abbas has ruled by decree for 15 years.
—Raja Khalidi, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2024
She was partly obscured by construction, then whitewashed for advertising space, restored by decree and killed off again by ugly graffiti.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2024
Brazilian presidents can issue provisional legislation by decree (although all laws must eventually be approved by Congress), dislodge pending legislation from congressional committees, force Congress to vote on urgent measures, and veto bills in part or in whole.
—Eduardo Mello, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2016
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“By decree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20decree. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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