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Introduction to the Resolutions
of the Council of Policy of Cape of Good Hope
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Proclamations, regulations (statutes) and ordinances
- The “placcaat” [Eng. proclamation] was a written or printed proclamation by the Council of Policy; see “Placcaatboek”.
- A “statuut” [Eng. statute, regulation] is a written law passed by a legislative body of a region or country; also a collection of laws and proclamations.
- An “ordonnantie” [Eng. ordinance] is a decree, in particular an application of regulations and statutes promulgated by a government on specific matters.
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