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   decree

   /dɪˈkriː/

   noun

   • 1. an official order that has the force of law: "the decree guaranteed freedom of assembly" Similar orderedictcommandcommandmentmandateproclamationdictumfiatpromulgationpreceptlawstatuteactbillordinanceregulationruleinjunctionenactmentmanifestoukasepronunciamentorare:firmandecretaliraderescript
   • ▪ the issuing of a decree: "the king ruled by decree"
   • ▪ a judgement or decision of certain law courts, especially in matrimonial cases. Similar judgementverdictadjudicationrulingruleresolutionarbitrationdecisionconclusionfindings

   verb

   • 1. order (something) by decree: "the president decreed that the military was to be streamlined"

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting an edict issued by an ecclesiastical council to settle a point of doctrine or discipline): from Old French decre, decret, from Latin decretum ‘something decided’, from decernere ‘decide’.

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   The meaning of DECREE is an order usually having the force of law. How to use decree in a sentence.

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   Decree definition: a formal and authoritative order, especially one having the force of law. See examples of DECREE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDECREE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A decree is an official order or decision, especially one made by the ruler of a country. In July he issued a decree ordering all unofficial armed groups in the country to disband. He is prepared to use his recently-acquired powers to introduce reform by presidential decree. Synonyms: law, order, ruling, act More Synonyms of decree. 2. verb.

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   DECREE definition: an official order or decision from a government or leader: . Learn more.

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   A decree isn't something you get when you graduate. That one little letter change makes it something else altogether: a legally binding command or the announcement of such a thing. If you go back far enough, a decree referred to a decision handed down by the Roman emperor.

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    1. A decree is an official order or decision, especially one made by the ruler of a country. [...] 2. If someone in authority decrees that something must happen, they decide or state this officially. [...] 3. A decree is a judgment made by a law court. [mainly US] [...]

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    to decide, judge, or order something officially decree (something) The government decreed a state of emergency. decree what, how, etc… We cannot decree what the committee should do. it is decreed that…