Examples of 'issued an edict' in a sentence

Meaning of "issued an edict"

This phrase means that someone in a position of authority (e.g., a ruler, government official, or manager) has given an official command, proclamation, or decree. It implies that a directive or order has been formally issued and must be followed by those subject to the authority or jurisdiction of the person who issued the edict

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issued an edict
So he issued an edict forbidding marriage to assure quality soldiers.
Please emperor issued an edict.
He issued an edict enjoining the extermination of all heretics.
Therefore, to assure quality soldiers, he outlawed marriage and issued an edict forbidding marriage.
So he issued an edict forbidding marriage in an attempt to assure quality soldiers.
Yes. and my betrayal… His Majesty has already issued an edict declaring my defection.
He also issued an edict that prohibited the marriage of young people.
After lengthy quarrels and protests, the Archduke finally issued an edict which banned the Protestants.
He issued an edict that all relics lacking a definite provenance should be tossed out.
The late emperor issued an edict before I was born.
Please. - I heard the great Shammai has issued an edict.
Shi issued an edict praising Liu for his actions.
For the first time, Gaozong issued an edict officially condemning Da Qi.
He issued an edict that all followers of Christ were to be put to death.
The Sikh religious body, the Akal Takht, has issued an edict condemning gay marriage.

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Emperor Dezong issued an edict accepting the resubmission and restoring his offices.
State persecution ceased in the 4th century, when Constantine I issued an edict of toleration in 313.
Pharaoh had issued an edict commanding the destruction of every male child of the Israelites.
Shortly after, Yang Pu issued an edict passing the throne to Xu Gao.
He also issued an edict forbidding " excessive luxuries " to the common people.
Then-reigning Emperor Yizong then issued an edict rebuking the people of and disbanding Wuning Circuit.
Wal-Mart issued an edict to its distributors demanding that they reduce their packaging by 5 %.
In the year 344 the emperor issued an edict which imposed a heavy tax upon Christians.
In 1729 he issued an edict prohibiting the smoking of madak, a blend of tobacco and opium.
In 2005, the reigning monarch issued an edict to ensure democratic transition.
Theodore issued an edict on 19 August 1228 prohibiting Venetian merchants from practising commerce in his realm.
In 1774, Maria Theresa of Austria issued an edict forbidding marriages between Romani.
He issued an edict in Emperor Wu 's name, disbanding Liu 's forces, and Liu did so.
Pope Benedict XV issued an edict against what he was doing.
In 331, he issued an edict that legalized the seizure of temple property.
On November 17, Morelos issued an edict suppressing slavery, castes and community funds.
In 1692, he issued an edict that legalized Catholic churches and the practice of Christianity.
The Phoenix King issued an edict forbidding them to set foot on Ulthuan.
The late emperor issued an edict before I was born As a female Guillotine.
Queen Elizabeth had issued an edict that " her people should always wear a knitted cap ".
In 301 Diocletian issued an edict intended to regulate the sale price of goods.
Emperor Dezong, in anger, issued an edict to Du You ordering him to execute Li.
On 15 August, Lin issued an edict that prevented the sale of food to the British.
In 730 AD, Leo III issued an edict which made iconoclasm official policy throughout the Empire.
For example, in 107, she issued an edict that extended the period for death penalty appeals.
In 2001, the Taliban issued an edict that all non-Islamic statues in Afghanistan be destroyed.
In January 250, Decius issued an edict for the suppression of Christianity.
In 1708, Peter the Great issued an edict which established seven governorates.
French king Francis I issued an edict prohibiting the printing of books in 1535.
In 291, Empress Jia issued an edict accusing Yang Jun of treason.

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