"To sign the measure" means to officially authorize or approve a proposed law or regulation. It typically refers to the action taken by a person in a position of authority, such as a president or governor, who agrees to put a proposed measure into effect by adding their signature to the document.
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«sign»
«measure»
Phrases with «to sign the measure»
Sentences with «to sign the measure»
- The Democratic governor has not said whether he will sign the measure into law, but the margins of victory in both chambers were wide enough to withstand a gubernatorial veto. (courant.com)
- He needs to sign the measure before it goes into effect. (nypost.com)
- Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the measure into law earlier this year. (syracuse.com)
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