Sentence examples similar to decree embargoes from inspiring English sources
"I mean, it's clear that if the head of state in France decrees an embargo, it's an embargo.
It decreed a trade embargo on neighbouring Megara, but the ensuing 27-year struggle left the Athenians humiliated and Megara's ally, Corinth, triumphant.That may be the first instance of sanctions failing, but there are plenty of more recent cases.
During the same period, Pericles proposed the Megarian Decree, which resembled a modern trade embargo.
The first step was to reopen the banks; the first legislation sought was the re-issue of the Federal Reserve Bank Note, followed by the formalisation of the gold embargo and the anti-hoarding decree.
Athens passed a series of measures (the "Megarian decrees") imposing an economic embargo on Megara for violations of sacred land.
Regulations exist and embargoes exist.
Article IX, proposed decree; Article X, decree entered.
They must not violate United Nations arms embargoes.
