Synonyms of decree

decree 1 of 2

noun

di-ˈkrē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• edict
• instruction
• order
• directive
• injunction
• direction
• commandment
• do
• command
• requirement
• behest
• imperative
• word
• charge
• dictate
• law
• mandate
• demand
• rule
• statute
• ordinance
• prescription
• regulation
• precept
• countermand
• prescript
• counterorder

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• petition
• appeal
• plea
• proposal
• recommendation
• entreaty
• suggestion
• urging

2

as in ruling

an order publicly issued by an authority

a decree issued by the state's supreme court to the legislature

Synonyms & Similar Words

• edict
• ruling
• directive
• decision
• proclamation
• resolution
• declaration
• fiat
• rescript
• announcement
• ukase
• verdict
• diktat
• bull
• opinion
• judgment
• determination
• diagnosis
• pronouncement
• conclusion
• dictum
• manifesto
• deliverance
• call
• canon
• encyclical

decree

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verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• order
• request
• mandate
• dictate
• ask
• direct
• call for
• require
• demand
• command
• ordain
• call
• petition

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rescind
• cancel
• countermand

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of decree

Noun

In Afghanistan, the Taliban have issued more than 100 decrees targeting women and girls. — Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026

Penalties, consent agreements and decrees have not deterred Meta from using deceptive trade practices. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Verb

Susie Wiles was miles away from Washington when it was decreed on Truth Social, and those left at the White House on Friday afternoon scrambled to figure out how to implement the president’s order. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

The barrages prompted Putin last month to decree that the state temporarily can seize control of critical infrastructure facilities if private owners fail to protect them from Ukrainian drone attacks or don’t rebuild them after strikes. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026