The original decree in this time prohibited the use of wood fuel unless it was from one's own land.

However, recent decrees have effectively prohibited the commercialisation of the military.

The regional companies had said the decree prohibited them only from actual fabrication of equipment and not from its design.

In addition to this, Hadrian issued a decree prohibiting the practice of circumcision.

In 1996, another decree prohibited the docking of tails of all French horses.

Then they passed a decree prohibiting cutting the woods around Baikal, to protect it.

The decrees prohibit demonstrations, so any press coverage of demonstrations would violate the rules.

In 1254, Louis IX issued a decree prohibiting his court officials and subjects from playing.

American officials said the decree on the Baath Party will prohibit its officials above certain ranks from serving in future governments.

The decree, published today in the official Government Gazette, prohibits the 17 groups from "carrying on or performing any acts whatsoever."