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
Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
The seminary’s faculty and students reportedly signed statements declaring their intent to propagate the decree.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
The league also decreed that no team should be bringing bats or any other foreign objects onto the field.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
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Noun
Such decrees were also issued during the flu epidemic in the early part of the 20th century.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
The seminary’s faculty and students reportedly signed statements declaring their intent to propagate the decree.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
Verb
In Europe, politicians have decreed that no new ICE vehicles will be sold after 2035.
—Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
The league also decreed that no team should be bringing bats or any other foreign objects onto the field.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decree
Noun
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But the Chiefs instituted a second edict that came to light at training camp, which wrapped up at Missouri Western on Wednesday.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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The episode is a reminder that the edicts of one administration can be revisited by the next.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Under that system, human umpires will still make the initial call, but pitchers, catchers and batters can challenge ball and strike calls, and the technology will be used to determine the final ruling.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The tribe expressed disappointment with the ruling and is considering its options.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Attorneys for Bedrock Healthcare argue the court's decision to order the nursing homes into receivership was hasty and unnecessary.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Texas House quickly issued civil arrest warrants for absent Democrats and Abbott ordered state troopers to help find and arrest them, but lawmakers physically outside Texas are beyond the jurisdiction of state authorities.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Taken in accordance with the instructions on the label and an appropriate diet and exercise regimen, GLP-1s are effective at lowering a person’s weight.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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If the superintendent decides to have a second consecutive e-learning day, there will be synchronous instruction.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Lal and Myers seem to have captured the new administration’s attention: Duffy’s new directive ordering the development of the reactor specifically mentioned this risk.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
10 Aug. 2025
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But a close read of the directive invites uncertainty about what’s actually being called for.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Democratic members of California’s congressional delegation were briefed on the new map on Monday, according to a person familiar with the meeting who requested anonymity to discuss private conversations.—
Michael R. Blood,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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The defense requested the investigation in June, with prosecutors filing a motion in response the same day, according to a case summary records log.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The state in June asked for a rehearing on the injunction by the full appeals court, a request that remains pending.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Supreme Court, however, recently lifted that injunction, possibly curtailing employment further last month, Capital Economics said.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Soil testing can help growers make informed decisions about fertilizer application, soil amendments, and soil health.—
Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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Agencies that would be affected weighed in heavily with their apprehension, leading to major consideration in the FRA’s rescission decision.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Decree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decree. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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