sắc lệnh
[sak̚˧˦ ləjŋ̟˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) an imperial decree
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) an executive order
Examples
Tổng thống Mĩ vừa kí sắc lệnh...The US President has signed an executive order...
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “sắc lệnh” mean?
(noun) an imperial decree
Is “sắc lệnh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.