as in decrees
an order publicly issued by an authority
even though there was never an official rescript ordering mass genocide, that was indeed the intent and effect of the government's policy
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As the decrees were lifted, most districts went back to allowing communities and housing patterns to dictate the racial makeup of schools.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
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Someone could — and should — write a book about the seemingly countless incidents of adverse consequences from the decrees issued by California legislators and governors.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
21 Aug. 2025
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Ever since, as the Taliban returned to power, once again issuing edicts to suppress women and girls, the clinic and its 34-year-old midwife Atifa have continued to provide a lifeline for mothers and young children.—
Elise Blanchard,
Time,
21 Aug. 2025
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One of the fundamental edicts of the [original Naked Gun creators] Zucker Brothers was you played against the comedy.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Aug. 2025
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By repeatedly claiming that adverse court rulings would trigger depression-level economic catastrophe, the president has effectively told investors exactly how severe the disruption could be.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Lee said the Inter-American court’s rulings carry significant weight and could compel Mexico to investigate.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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DeSantis has long styled Florida as a counterweight to federal public health directives.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The European Union is to enforce several new directives aimed at increasing transparency in supply chains, such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, as well as the EU Forced Labor Regulation.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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As part of the newsroom, all of Everett’s work and coverage decisions are overseen solely by Journal Sentinel editors.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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When inquiring about a networking organization, understanding the differences among the most prominent categories could further inform a business owner’s decisions.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Rescripts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescripts. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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