Synonyms of decree

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decree 1 of 2

noun

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

decree

2 of 2

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rescind
• cancel
• countermand

• rescind
• cancel
• countermand