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decree
[ dih-kree ]
noun
- a formal and authoritative order, especially one having the force of law:
a presidential decree.
- Law. a judicial decision or order.
- Theology. one of the eternal purposes of God, by which events are foreordained.
verb (used with or without object)
- to command, ordain, or decide by decree.
decree
/ dɪˈkriː /
noun
- an edict, law, etc, made by someone in authority
- an order or judgment of a court made after hearing a suit, esp in matrimonial proceedings See decree nisi decree absolute
verb
- to order, adjudge, or ordain by decree
Derived Forms
- deˈcreer, noun
- deˈcreeable, adjective
Other Words From
- prede·cree verb (used with object) predecreed predecreeing
- unde·creed adjective
- well-de·creed adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of decree1
Example Sentences
Ignoring the legislature, he is governing by decree.
It's not dictated by geography, religion or bureaucratic decree — it's fueled by the idea that America stands for something bigger than itself.
The Ukrainian casualty list is likely more complete than the Russian equivalent, as Ukrainian presidential decrees on posthumous military awards remain publicly accessible.
Trump also decreed that there are only two genders and pledged to restore America’s potential in the world and history.
He came out against the AP, calling the organization a bunch of “liars” for not conceding that the name of the Gulf of Mexico had changed – by his decree that it do so.
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