decree

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By 2021, the president of Uzbekistan had signed a national decree, “On measures for the further development and popularization of chess and enhancing the system of training chess players.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The companies denied all the allegations and agreed to the settlement to resolve the litigation, according to the consent decree.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The department had been rocked by corruption scandals, one after the next, and operating under a Justice Department consent decree for over a decade.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

On the final day possible in October 2025, Chris was told that Ryanair had lodged a recall of the decree.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

On December 22 the chairman of the California Horse Racing Commission gathered reporters together and issued the board’s decree: Red Pollard was banned from riding all horses, including stakes mounts, until January 1,1938.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand