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
CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The court also convicted and sentenced five former military and police officials involved in enforcing Yoon’s martial law decree.
—Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
Blue laws, or Sunday-closing mandates that decreed a 24-hour pause from most work and commerce, were a legacy of the Puritans, who believed in keeping the Sabbath as stringently as possible.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The court also convicted and sentenced several former military and police officials involved in enforcing Yoon's martial law decree, including ex-Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun, who received a 30-year jail term for his central role in planning the measure and mobilizing the military.
—CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The court also convicted and sentenced five former military and police officials involved in enforcing Yoon’s martial law decree.
—Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
For example, the Clarkstown Town Board has decreed that there will be no boarding houses, and only two unrelated people can live in the same house, no matter its size.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
Blue laws, or Sunday-closing mandates that decreed a 24-hour pause from most work and commerce, were a legacy of the Puritans, who believed in keeping the Sabbath as stringently as possible.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decree
Noun
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Commissioner Adam Silver delivered an edict on potential changes for the 2026-27 season to deter tanking as a whole during a general managers meeting Thursday, according to an ESPN report.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Covid-19 bred doubt about government edicts and skepticism about science, provoking an existential battle for truth.—
Richard Edelman,
Time,
18 Jan. 2026
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Yoon, who can appeal the ruling, had denied the insurrection charge, saying his imposition of martial law was meant to alert the public to paralysing political gridlock caused by the opposition party’s majority in the National Assembly and its impeachment of several senior officials.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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After losing similar cases, the decision to tap Kelesis indicates the White House does not expect a ruling in Chattah's favor.—
JESSICA HILL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If the Santa Barbara spot prawns (done in a harissa coffee marinade) are in season during your visit, order them ASAP.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The weekly grocery bill has been around $500 with both kids living at home, and the family usually orders delivery twice a week, rotating between Chinese and Indian food, which typically costs $70, including leftovers.—
Eliza Shapiro,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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One drugged and raped his own wife according to Pelicot’s instructions and offered her to Pelicot; another proposed his mother as a prospective victim.—
Gaby Wood,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Similar laws in Texas and Arkansas face federal court challenges as Republicans nationwide push to incorporate religious instruction into public schools.—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The estate said the sale is consistent with Allen’s directive to eventually sell his sports holdings and direct all estate proceeds to philanthropy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Connecticut Water customers will start seeing a new surcharge on their bills this year that stems from a federal directive for water utilities to build out infrastructure to monitor PFAS, or forever chemicals, in drinking water, which have been linked to cancer and other health issues,.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While food options tend to cater for more refined taste buds, staff are committed to sourcing anything younger guests may request.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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This note, the latest in a series, demanded the money in a cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin, which the previous notes had requested, according to the outlet.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Fevurly characterized concerns about conditions at the prison before its closure as irrelevant to whether or not an injunction is appropriate.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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As a result of the injunction, commission chambers at Pembroke Park Town Hall sat empty Tuesday afternoon.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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On Tuesday, the council did not make any comments about its decision during a special meeting with a single item to approve of the new contract.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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There’s no need to book a table here, as all four restaurants reserve a space for residents, ideal for my often last-minute dining decisions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Decree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decree. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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