decree

decree

noun

Definition of DECREE

1

a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned <the boss doesn't give out many decrees, but he does expect those that are issued to be fully obeyed>

Synonyms behest, charge, commandment, decree, dictate, direction, directive, do, edict, imperative, injunction, instruction, order, word

Related Words demand, requirement; mandate; countermand, counterorder; law, precept, prescript, prescription, rule; ordinance, regulation, statute

Near Antonyms appeal, entreaty, petition, plea, urging; proposal, recommendation, suggestion

2

an order publicly issued by an authority <a decree issued by the state's supreme court to the legislature>

Synonyms bull, decree, diktat, directive, fiat, rescript, ruling, ukase

Related Words call, conclusion, decision, deliverance, determination, diagnosis, judgment (or judgement), opinion, resolution, verdict; announcement, declaration, dictum, manifesto, proclamation, pronouncement; canon, encyclical