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 decrees
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
Under Díaz-Canel, the Cuban government has passed several laws and decrees to punish the sharing of opposition views, including on social media.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Instead, the president governs by executive orders, emergency decrees, and extortionate transactions, using his power to reward his friends and punish his enemies.
—Gregg Nunziata, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
On Sunday, thousands marched in Santiago in protest of Kast’s rollback of dozens of environmental decrees.
—News Desk, Artforum, 23 Mar. 2026
The decrees rolled back by Kast’s administration had been signed during the government of left-wing former Chilean leader Gabriel Boric, whom Kast replaced as president earlier this month.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
In the ruling, the appeals court ruled that one of Francis' decrees -- which allowed prosecutors to proceed without a preliminary judge overseeing their work -- amounted to a law that should have been published.
—Nicole Winfield The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
In the ruling, the appeals court ruled that one of Francis’ decrees — which allowed prosecutors to proceed without a preliminary judge overseeing their work — amounted to a law that should have been published.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Anti-communist hysteria disrupted the careers of many talented folks, while antitrust decrees ended the Golden Era studio system.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 18 Aug. 2025
Many of the faith decrees on climate have pointed to a need to go beyond technological solutions.
—The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
But investors are taking a chance in tying their money to college sports at a time when there are unresolved and potentially transformative legal battles, with outcomes hinging less on economics than on judicial decrees.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
Under Díaz-Canel, the Cuban government has passed several laws and decrees to punish the sharing of opposition views, including on social media.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Instead, the president governs by executive orders, emergency decrees, and extortionate transactions, using his power to reward his friends and punish his enemies.
—Gregg Nunziata, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
On Sunday, thousands marched in Santiago in protest of Kast’s rollback of dozens of environmental decrees.
—News Desk, Artforum, 23 Mar. 2026
The decrees rolled back by Kast’s administration had been signed during the government of left-wing former Chilean leader Gabriel Boric, whom Kast replaced as president earlier this month.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
In the ruling, the appeals court ruled that one of Francis' decrees -- which allowed prosecutors to proceed without a preliminary judge overseeing their work -- amounted to a law that should have been published.
—Nicole Winfield The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
In the ruling, the appeals court ruled that one of Francis’ decrees — which allowed prosecutors to proceed without a preliminary judge overseeing their work — amounted to a law that should have been published.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Anti-communist hysteria disrupted the careers of many talented folks, while antitrust decrees ended the Golden Era studio system.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
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
Many of the faith decrees on climate have pointed to a need to go beyond technological solutions.
—The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decrees
Noun
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My worry is edicts from Hartford.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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While many edicts are necessary to protect public safety, many more are redundant, wasteful and anti-competitive, piling on unnecessary costs and stymieing innovation.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Judges report receiving violent threats and intimidation tactics—including death threats and unsolicited pizzas sent to their homes—following adverse rulings against the administration, with federal marshal services overwhelmed by a 78% increase in threats against judges over four years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Officials with the Justice Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the rulings or a potential appeal.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Beaulah orders Joaquin to clean up the mess, which involves dragging his brother to rehab and possibly intimidating Wes’s highly suspicious widow, Whitney (Olivia Rose Keegan), into leaving town.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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The system also surfaces items a customer usually orders but forgot to mention — reducing the leakage that happens when a store’s shelf label goes missing or a product gets moved.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
Noun
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But when Spurs are trailing, Romero often abandons his defensive position and goes hunting for the ball, seemingly ignoring tactical instructions.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Some cleaners might be too harsh for certain finishes, or the stains might need special treatment depending on the cause, so always check your cleaner and follow its instructions, suggests Stein.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
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Among other things, he was accused of being openly critical of college leadership and of failing to respond to or complete directives from college officials.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Wang and Sun executed directives from PRC representatives and sometimes sought permission from Chinese government officials to post content, Wang’s plea agreement said.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The subpoena, in part, requests information from FIFA about how tickets are allocated to participating members, how tickets to each match are allocated and the number of tickets available in each category, according to a spokesperson with the New York Attorney General’s office.—
Brynn Gingras,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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The state’s investigation, which is already active according to the attorney general’s office, requests a variety of information and records from the company, including the age of Roblox users, income generated from those users, and the amount of time users are spending on the platform.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2026
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Generally, an investigation by the Consumer Protection Division of the attorney general’s office could lead to civil penalties, restitution or injunctions, press secretary Bailey Aldridge said in an email.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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But judges move at their own speed and may not grant any injunctions before DOJ starts making payments — especially since those injunctions could hinge on the identities of beneficiaries.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Treat Them as Buffalo is, in part, my attempt to respect the lives and decisions of my great-grandmother, Sara Desjarlais, and my grandfather, John Palmer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Expansion decisions are more calculated.—
Sara Payan,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2026
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“Decrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decrees. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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