1
as in edict
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
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2
as in ruling
an order publicly issued by an authority
a decree issued by the state's supreme court to the legislature
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as in to order
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
the new supervisor decreed that thenceforth coffee breaks would have a 15-minute limit
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Recent Examples of decree
Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
No decree, just a post to social media, very much in his style.
—Óscar Martínez & Carlos Martínez, The Dial, 16 Sep. 2025
Brad Riew, People.com, 29 July 2025
When a winner is decreed, everyone claps and cheers and the two leave the field.
—Camilla Wright, semafor.com, 11 July 2025
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Noun
An extermination of the brutes in the Middle East, presided over by Obama’s successors, has been followed by a swift cancellation by Trumpian decree of the postracial age.
—Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
No decree, just a post to social media, very much in his style.
—Óscar Martínez & Carlos Martínez, The Dial, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
After the Japanese government decreed a ban on Korean and Western-style clothing, our great-Grandpa’s prosperous tailor shop suddenly went out of business.
—Brad Riew, People.com, 29 July 2025
When a winner is decreed, everyone claps and cheers and the two leave the field.
—Camilla Wright, semafor.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decree
Noun
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The edict also created mass confusion and even panic among current H-1B holders and employers, thanks to conflicting statements from the White House.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
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The edict is also risky, potentially giving viewers the sense that Brennan is less able to question or challenge her guests — one of the main elements of TV’s Sunday political shows that bring viewers to them in the first place.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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The ruling ends litigation that began six years ago when two NHL players, Kyle Palmieri and Scott Wilson; one former MLB player, Jeff Francoeur; and the NHLPA, NFLPA and MLBPA sued Pittsburgh.—
Robert Raiola,
Sportico.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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In a series of decisions, lower courts have struck down the executive order as unconstitutional, or likely so, even after a Supreme Court ruling in late June that limited judges’ use of nationwide injunctions.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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He was confined for a hundred and four days, until a judge ordered his release on bail.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Tesla drivers can order from, and get food delivered to, their charging cars 24 hours a day, but anyone can walk in during standard business hours.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ticket holders who wish to seek refunds following the lineup change will receive instructions via email from Ticketmaster, per organizers.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Sep. 2025
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Health-care directives, heirlooms, their house deed, a festive Thai princess ring—all pristine.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Industry will fight back–CEOs have been remarkably tepid in response to various White House moves, from tariffs to directives on how to run their businesses.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The department has requested copies of voter rolls, often with nonpublic information like partial Social Security numbers, from dozens of states.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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An online form to request City Hall light displays lists red, blue, orange, purple, yellow, white and green as options.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Despite the repeal, attorneys are seeking a permanent injunction to prevent the city from re-issuing similar ordinances.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Last week, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction requiring the Fed to let Cook continue serving in her role as a governor of the Federal Reserve System as her lawsuit moves through the courts.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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In particular, there is satisfaction at the £150 billion ($203 billion) worth of investment decisions announced, even though some were already known about.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Even Hinch, who has done his best to project calm and confidence during this dastardly stretch, made one of his most questionable decisions in five years managing the Tigers.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Decree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decree. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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