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
Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025
Rajoelina released a decree attempting to dissolve the country's lower house of parliament in an apparent bid to avert impeachment, the AP reported, noting that lawmakers ignored the move.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
It has not been rigorously assessed and decreed as a validated mental disorder.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Noun
On October 7th, a federal judge agreed that ICE had violated the terms of the decree.
—Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025
Rajoelina released a decree attempting to dissolve the country's lower house of parliament in an apparent bid to avert impeachment, the AP reported, noting that lawmakers ignored the move.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
In February 2024, the Brazilian Supreme Court decreed her pretrial detention.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
It has not been rigorously assessed and decreed as a validated mental disorder.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decree
Noun
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Owners who defy this edict will be tied down and forced to watch their machines being destroyed during a demolition derby that will be free for the public to watch.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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Of course, Nix never has to worry about the pain his defensive teammates can inflict, protected in practice by the strict don’t-touch-the-QB edict.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The court's ruling could influence how future AI laws evolve and how victims seek justice.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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After considerable time, referee Cal McNeill announced that the ruling on the field — even though there had not been any indication of one — was that the ball indeed hit a Nevada player and was recovered by the Broncos.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Some are passing the cost on to eaters, tacking a few extra dollars onto the price of dishes when ordered for delivery—but as the economy hurtles toward a possible recession, $31 for spaghetti in a cardboard box starts to seem like a bad idea too.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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Families should order new copies of important documents if the original documents are lost, Velasquez said.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It's also recommended to teach your children essential information like full name spellings, birthdates, addresses and any instructions on what to do in case of an emergency, according to the organization's safety plan checklist.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Use insecticidal soap, neem or horticultural oils, or Spinosad, and follow label instructions.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Andrew became a prince automatically at birth, as the son of the then reigning monarch, and that status can only be changed if King Charles issues a directive known as a Letters Patent.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Last week, the Administration also came under fire for a directive that expanded the definition of domestic terrorism indicators to include a wide range of political beliefs, including ideological markers such as anti-Americanism, anti-capitalism and anti-Christianity.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The associations had requested to leave a window open for companies to enhance auditing on their own.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Gill's defense attorney requested a cash bond or split bond, which would allow some of the money paid to cover future fines, fees or restitution.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Schwalb discussed Blanchard’s emails in a supplemental brief filing for a preliminary injunction and a temporary stay on National Guard deployment until the court makes a final ruling.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Oct. 2025
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The complaint seeks an injunction to prevent OHSAA from enforcing its prohibition against Brown, as well as damages, attorneys’ fees and other remedies.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tillman was due in court Tuesday morning for an arraignment, where Judge Vincent Chiu agreed to the prosecution's motion to revoke bond, reversing a different judge's decision to free him before trial.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The ban was put into place by local authorities in England and triggered condemnation from many politicians, sports organizations and Jewish groups, who have since tried to reverse the decision.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Decree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decree. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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