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
Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 14 May 2025
In 2022, in the war’s early months, Zelensky repeatedly called for a personal meeting with his Russian counterpart but was rebuffed, and eventually enacted a decree declaring that holding negotiations with Putin had become impossible.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
John Tamny, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The move was formally decreed on April 14 – just a week before Francis died.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
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Noun
The primary decree being that athletes are not employees.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 14 May 2025
In 2022, in the war’s early months, Zelensky repeatedly called for a personal meeting with his Russian counterpart but was rebuffed, and eventually enacted a decree declaring that holding negotiations with Putin had become impossible.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
Verb
Despite this, Fed officials want to decree specific capital requirements, or want to defer to Basel III.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The move was formally decreed on April 14 – just a week before Francis died.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decree
Noun
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Ball State University and Ivy Tech Community College have already eliminated DEI programs in response to GOP edicts.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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However, in keeping with a new edict from the chancellor and his new government, tangible details of that deal were not forthcoming.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Among the biggest developments was a ruling against language to prevent immigrants who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents from receiving food assistance in accordance with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), often referred to as food stamps.—
Mychael Schnell,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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Under Iran's constitution, the Supreme Leader must be a male Shiite cleric known for piety, political wisdom, and jurisprudential authority—typically a Mujtahid, recognized by peers as qualified to issue religious rulings.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Saturday’s strikes raised immediate questions about the extent of the U.S. involvement in the Middle East and about Trump’s authority to order the bombings without congressional approval.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
22 June 2025
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Mahmoud Khalil has arrived in New Jersey after a federal judge ordered his release from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention in Louisiana.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
21 June 2025
Noun
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What the data show The crime rate in CMS increased after the COVID-19 pandemic when students returned to in-person instruction.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2025
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Where applicable, include order confirmations, status updates, and next-step instructions.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Amelie overrides her prime directive and begins enacting her main agenda, which is to get uploaded into cyberspace and take over all online networks in the name of world domination, yadda yadda yadda.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2025
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Sharing your directives, powers of attorney, and care preferences gives your children the confidence to act quickly.—
Raul Elizalde,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Verb
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As a people leader, request that your staff turn their cell phones off in meetings.—
Martina Kuhlmeyer,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Ohtani was not made available to reporters who requested him.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Noun
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In September 2022, an Ohio lower court granted a temporary restraining order before granting a preliminary injunction a few weeks later.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
17 June 2025
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While the new law is set to take effect Aug. 5, the families have also filed a motion for preliminary injunction asking the court to temporarily prevent implementation while the lawsuit is pending, according to a news release.—
Natalie Demaree,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Injuries play a part, as do the decisions made by ownership.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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All these groups and more will be left high and dry, rolling the dice with every major decision.—
Kristin Reilly,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2025
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“Decree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decree. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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