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It was resolved that the matter be referred to a higher authority.

经过表决决定把这件事提交给上级主管部门。

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The latter shall promptly take measures and report the case to the higher authority according to the relevant state provisions.

动物防疫监督机构应当迅速采取措施，并按照国家有关规定上报。

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States stand to one another on the world stage as individuals do in the condition of nature; that is to say, potential enemies with no higher authority by which to adjudicate their conflicts.

国家相对于世界的关系,就好比人相对于自然的关系;,也就是说,在冲突面前不会有更高的权威,来裁定谁对谁错，只能弱肉强食。

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