詔しょう命めい

noun

imperial command; imperial decree

Formal term for an order issued by an emperor. Often used in historical or official contexts. Compare with 勅命, which is more common.

See also: 勅命

• 詔しょう命めいが下くだり、全ぜん国こくに布ふ告こくされた。

  An imperial command was issued and proclaimed throughout the country.

• その政せい策さくは詔しょう命めいによって定さだめられた。

  The policy was established by imperial decree.