decree
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noun \di-ˈkrē\Definition of DECREE
1
: an order usually having the force of law
2
a : a religious ordinance enacted by council or titular head b : a foreordaining will
3
a : a judicial decision of the Roman emperor b : a judicial decision especially in an equity or probate court
See Examples of DECREE
- The President issued a decree making the day a national holiday.
- Their marriage was annulled by judicial decree.
Origin of DECREE
Middle English, from Anglo-French decré, from Latin decretum, from neuter of decretus, past participle of decernere to decide, from de- + cernere to sift, decide — more at certain
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to DECREE
- Synonyms
- behest, charge, commandment, command, dictate, direction, directive, do, edict, imperative, injunction, instruction, order, word
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2decree
verbde·creedde·cree·ing
Definition of DECREE
transitive verb
1
: to command or enjoin by or as if by decree <decree an amnesty>
2
: to determine or order judicially <decree a punishment>
intransitive verb
: ordain
— de·cre·er \-ˈkrē-ər\ noun
Examples of DECREE
- The government decreed a national holiday.
- The change was decreed by the President.
- The City Council has decreed that all dogs must be kept on a leash.
First Known Use of DECREE
14th century
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