Sentence examples for their decrees from inspiring English sources

These all-male panchayats, while not legally part of the governing structure of India, have deep historical roots, and their decrees are often followed faithfully by village communities.

The ephors presided over meetings of the council of elders, or gerousia, and assembly, or apella, and were responsible for the execution of their decrees.

They commanded the army, convened and presided over the Senate and the popular assemblies and executed their decrees, and represented the state in foreign affairs.

The Moscow mayor and many other local officials were not frightened by the hardliners, and so refused to obey their decrees.

He also reveals names of people the Taliban have recently killed for violating their decrees — and those they plan to kill.

Brooks, Wright, and Lorentzen all have decided how other people should live, and they expect public life — politics, sports, movies — to conform to their decrees.

He added, "When the Taliban imposed their decree, there was followup.

When they got their decree of nullity, however, "We realised we had been wrong.

In 2011, 5,803 couples were granted their decree absolute after two years together or less.

If anyone disobeyed their decree, he was barred from sacrifice, which was considered the gravest of punishments.

As Mr. Bremer and Mr. Slocombe began to prepare their decree, one important question raised by the Pentagon was whether General McKiernan was on board.