1
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 Synonyms for decrees
Noun
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Before purchasing bedding, check the care instructions that the material can be washed at home instead of the dry cleaner.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025 -
Mix the carpet cleaner solution Prepare the cleaning solution according to the product's instructions.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As the financial obligations in the directives became clear, the business community began to push for reforms.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Even today, farmers have land-use rights but do not own their land, which deprives them of capital and subjects them to party directives on how to use it.—
Ian Johnson,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
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Or make good decisions with the puck.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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On the most recent episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, host Alex Cooper asked Pompeo to weigh in on some of Meredith Grey’s most questionable decisions on ABC’s long-running medical drama, including sleeping with friend and colleague George O’Malley (Knight).—
John Russell,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Decrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decrees. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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