It is
event) by the executive organ of the state within
its purview in accordance with the law.
characterised by
by the presence of a specific target and the ability to produce immediate
immediate legal effect
under the Administrative Law. For instance, the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs approves a person's application and
a passport; the administrative authorities on industry and commerce
revoke the business licence of individual business
operators who have broken the law; and the public security authorities impose penalties
on individuals
issues
him
who violate public order, etc."
The above definitions are extracts from
the revised and enlarged edition of 1985 of the Dictionary of Law published by Shanghai Publishing The explanation offered by this official
to represent the
be
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House.
publisher should
interpretation of the Chinese side.
by
and
and
The above explanation indicates that
"executive acts", it means "the formulation
promulgation of various administrative rules" and
"the adoption of certain executive measures"
executive measures include statutes, orders and
directives etc; all of which can produce immediate
legal effect. Even for "concrete executive acts",
they may cover virtually any matter. The dictionary cites three examples relating to emigration, business administration and public order.