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as in edicts
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 rulings
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 orders
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 decrees
Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026
Satya Nadella rebuilt Microsoft not through top-down decrees but by listening deeply to engineers, customers, and critics.
—Harvard Business Review, 14 Jan. 2026
To now endure censure by overzealous anti-Pretendian crusaders, and banishment by bureaucratic tribal decrees and reactionary blood-quantum rules, feels particularly bitter.
—David Treuer, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
The Jay Kelly star, his wife, and their 8-year-old twins have been granted French citizenship, according to government decrees issued over the weekend, and viewed by Entertainment Weekly on Tuesday.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Jan. 2026
Following the 1948 sweeping antitrust decrees, Hollywood studios sold off their theater chains.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 5 Dec. 2025
Most of the materials relate to investigations carried out between the late 1950s and the 1980s and were digitized and made available on the nation’s General Archive website, along with secret, declassified presidential decrees from 1957 to 2005.
—Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Already, fixed margins, quota systems, and emergency decrees now define the operating environment for the oil industry.
—Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2025
What’s more, after the Velvet Revolution of 1989, Czechs who had their property seized by the state were allowed to reclaim much of it through a restitution system – but not ethnic Germans who lost it under the post-war Benes decrees.
—Will Tizard, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
The White House itself has directly issued at least thirty-six orders, decrees, and directives targeting at least a hundred specific individuals and entities with punitive actions.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026
Satya Nadella rebuilt Microsoft not through top-down decrees but by listening deeply to engineers, customers, and critics.
—Harvard Business Review, 14 Jan. 2026
To now endure censure by overzealous anti-Pretendian crusaders, and banishment by bureaucratic tribal decrees and reactionary blood-quantum rules, feels particularly bitter.
—David Treuer, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
The Jay Kelly star, his wife, and their 8-year-old twins have been granted French citizenship, according to government decrees issued over the weekend, and viewed by Entertainment Weekly on Tuesday.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Jan. 2026
Following the 1948 sweeping antitrust decrees, Hollywood studios sold off their theater chains.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 5 Dec. 2025
Most of the materials relate to investigations carried out between the late 1950s and the 1980s and were digitized and made available on the nation’s General Archive website, along with secret, declassified presidential decrees from 1957 to 2005.
—Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Already, fixed margins, quota systems, and emergency decrees now define the operating environment for the oil industry.
—Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2025
What’s more, after the Velvet Revolution of 1989, Czechs who had their property seized by the state were allowed to reclaim much of it through a restitution system – but not ethnic Germans who lost it under the post-war Benes decrees.
—Will Tizard, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
The plan would essentially give Ukraine NATO-style security guarantees modeled after the alliance’s Article 5, which decrees an attack on one NATO member is an attack on all.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decrees
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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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Trump edicts weigh on stocks this week Geopolitical risks have weighed on investor sentiment this week.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Opportunity to make amends After Heard, appellate courts around California issued conflicting rulings on whether de facto life-without-parole sentences qualify for resentencing.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The battle over new congressional maps ahead of November’s midterm elections has heated up as primary elections rapidly approach, with various court rulings blocking and approving new maps.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In a court filing last week, Drummond’s office said the lawmakers leveled unsubstantiated attacks at Hiett and other officials but failed to challenge the validity of the fuel-adjustment clause orders themselves.—
Paul Monies,
Oklahoma Watch,
3 Feb. 2026
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The bill also orders utilities to implement low-income financial assistance programs and creates a moratorium for electricity shutoffs during warmer weather.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
29 Jan. 2026
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Follow instructions from local health officials and check back for updates.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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When purchasing a heated bird bath, always read the manufacturer instructions to ensure they are rated for your local temperatures.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
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Estates without clear directives can be subject to lengthy and expensive probate court proceedings, which can consume up to 10% of an estate's value and take months or even years to resolve, Childfree Trust said in its report.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Gabbard said the president did not ask any questions and did not issue any directives.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The post requests anyone with information to contact 88-Crime where people can call anonymously.—
Sarah Lapidus,
AZCentral.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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The message pressures immediate action, directs users to non-government websites, and requests sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, bank details or login credentials.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Since being formed, LA County’s unit has won $29 million in civil penalties in addition to dozens of permanent and preliminary injunctions, its website says.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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In June, the high court largely sided with the administration, ruling 6 to 3 that many such injunctions likely exceed the lower courts’ authority.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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The cuts mark a steep decline for the historic newsroom, which has lost subscribers following controversial editorial decisions by owner Jeff Bezos.—
David Bauder,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Allen has been the essential leader of their resurgence, nailing difficult decisions that even Hall of Fame owners might get wrong.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Decrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decrees. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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