decree
80
5.7
- noun
- /dɪˈkriː/
- Formal
:
decreto
- Created by presidential decree in 2000, the INAES centralized the laws concerning cooperatives.
- consent decree
- issue a decree
- court decree
There is no force in the decrees of Venice.
- There is no force in the decrees of Venice.
- Prices are set by decree, not in response to supply and demand.
- So political argued that there was a decree banning negotiations with Putin.
- And begin to, to certainly they could, they could end this, this fake emergency decree that Trump is using to, to, to impose these tariffs.
- Whereas if by law or by decree or by social contract, everyone's wearing a mask, you are more likely being symptomatic to wear a mask and protect others.
- Now the French general holds court at the Palazzo SE Bologna, issuing decrees on behalf of the directory in Paris, while his troops enjoy several days rest.
- These are his, his missives, his, his declarations, his his decrees, Right.
- And so, you know, in English, Fiat came to me in a decree.
Examples
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Now, by... By royal decree, any man who sails must be compensated.
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It's a decree of legal separation and I'd appreciate it if you'd sign it.
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And there I had the final decree from the judge.
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The royal decree was passed.
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In the end, there was strong support for the Decree on Ecumenism.
Academic text (2013) -
That would clarify for me what this decree from the bishops really addresses.
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When it refused, he issued a decree authorizing many of the same benefits.
Academic text (1999) -
The judge issued a formal decree requiring the defendant to pay restitution.
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After much discussion, the court delivered a decree that changed the custody arrangements.
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The mayor announced a decree which mandated all buildings to be inspected for safety.
Synonyms
∞
3.0
An instruction from someone in power that must be followed
730
3.4
An official rule made by an authority
160
5.3
An official paper that tells a person or group to do something
128
6.1
An official instruction from a government or organization
108
3.5
An official instruction from a court telling someone to do or stop doing something
92
6.7
An official rule made by a local government
34
8.5
An official order that a government or person in power gives
27
7.2
An official order from a person or government in power that people must follow
6
7.7
A clear order that someone in charge gives, like a teacher or parent
1
9.9
An official written order or reply from an authority like a court
1
8.2
A document from a court that orders someone to do or stop something
1
8.4
An official order from an emperor or ruler that people must follow
A formal official order given by a church or court
An official order made by someone in power
An official rule made by a ruler or council
A formal order from an official used in law or religion
Antonyms
Compounds
- Formal
7
7.3
A court-approved agreement that ends a legal case without the accused admitting guilt
- Formal
A way of governing in which a leader makes decisions without parliament's approval
How Authoritative
- Formal
80
5.7
- Formal
27
7.2
- Formal
430
4.9
- Formal
169
4.9
∞
3.0
455
1.2
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word decree comes from the Latin decretum, meaning 'a decision', and shares the same root as the English decide. So a decree is an official decision or order, which is why courts and governments use this word for recorded commands.