Sentence examples for colonial regulations from inspiring English sources

Parts of the pending security legislation are less draconian than British colonial regulations still on the books for offenses like sedition.

He also emphasized the importance of bilateral trade among two countries with respect to common borders, language, and common colonial regulations.

Housing design and construction must also be realistic to the current needs, lifestyle and resource availability of low-income households instead of relying on passé colonial regulations which are inappropriate for current living conditions.

Many blacks began to test the boundaries of the colonial system by refusing to pay taxes or abide by minor colonial regulations.

Once British rule disappeared, many of the Colonial regulations and laws that governed hunting no longer applied, and many of these laws were repugnant to Americans because they reflected the English tradition that allowed only the upper classes to engage in outdoor sport.

At the instigation of agent Edward Randolph, Charles made increasingly specific demands concerning freedom of religion and adherence to colonial trade regulations known as the Navigation Acts, and prepared to issue a quo warranto writ to demand the return of the colonial charter.

Forced labour, limitations on travel, and curfews were imposed from the early days of colonial rule and became the basis of a system of administrative law codified in 1887 as the indigénat (native regulations).

Colonial rule began in 1896.

Spain agreed to end colonial rule.

Living conditions changed under colonial rule.

It also said a combination of new security laws and colonial-era regulations often gave the military a legal cover for abuse.