imperial command; command sanctioned by the emperor
Formal term used in historical or legal contexts referring to an order issued with the emperor's authority.
The edict was issued as an imperial command.
勅令 is a more common term for an imperial ordinance or decree, while 奉勅命令 specifically emphasizes that the command is sanctioned by the emperor.
Compound of 奉 (ほう, 'to receive respectfully'), 勅 (ちょく, 'imperial order'), and 命令 (めいれい, 'command'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is associated with formal imperial authority.