Synonyms of decree

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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

The Clooneys officially received French citizenship in December 2025, per a naturalization decree published by French newspaper Journal Officiel (and per Us). — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 July 2026

While my kids go back and forth on a week-by-week schedule, my decree states in the summer each parent gets three extra days during a week of their choice and this is discussed months ahead of time. — Isobella Jade, Parents, 30 July 2026

Verb

On July 2, the Vatican decreed the excommunication of the SSPX’s bishops and priests, one day after the group consecrated four new bishops in Switzerland without the pope’s consent. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

Owner Joe Lacob has decreed a championship within five years. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 2 July 2026