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Introduction to the Resolutions
of the Council of Policy of Cape of Good Hope


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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