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    Expressing 'to rule' with 裁定 (cáidìng)

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    Structure

    Subject + 裁定 + Clause

    Explanation

    The verb 裁定 (cáidìng) means 'to rule' or 'to adjudicate,' used in legal contexts when a court or authority makes an official decision. It is a formal term commonly found in news and legal writing. For example, 裁定美国公民在携带 means 'ruled that American citizens may carry.'

    Examples

    • 法院裁定被告需要赔偿损失。

      Fǎyuàn cáidìng bèigào xūyào péicháng sǔnshī.

      The court ruled that the defendant must compensate for the losses.

    • 法官裁定这项合同无效。

      Fǎguān cáidìng zhè xiàng hétong wúxiào.

      The judge ruled that this contract is invalid.

    • 最高法院裁定该禁令违反宪法。

      Zuìgāo fǎyuàn cáidìng gāi jìnlìng wéifǎn xiànfǎ.

      The Supreme Court ruled that the ban violates the constitution.

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