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
Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 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
Earlier this week, Maduro signed constitutional decrees to ready the country’s security powers to defend itself in case of an attack.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
In 1866, in the ancient city of Tanis, archaeologists uncovered two stone tablets with decrees from King Ptolemy III Euergetes upon the death of his daughter It was meant to be sent out to Egypt’s major temples.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
As the decrees were lifted, most districts went back to allowing communities and housing patterns to dictate the racial makeup of schools.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Someone could — and should — write a book about the seemingly countless incidents of adverse consequences from the decrees issued by California legislators and governors.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
To exacerbate the situation, the enforcement of the decrees and laws has been arbitrary, with the authorities going above and beyond the restrictive provisions, thus adding to the suffering of women and girls in the country.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
Nationwide, La Libertad Avanza increased its seats in the lower house from 37 to 64, positioning Milei to more easily defend his vetoes and executive decrees that have defined his economic agenda.
—Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 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
Earlier this week, Maduro signed constitutional decrees to ready the country’s security powers to defend itself in case of an attack.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
In 1866, in the ancient city of Tanis, archaeologists uncovered two stone tablets with decrees from King Ptolemy III Euergetes upon the death of his daughter It was meant to be sent out to Egypt’s major temples.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
As the decrees were lifted, most districts went back to allowing communities and housing patterns to dictate the racial makeup of schools.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Someone could — and should — write a book about the seemingly countless incidents of adverse consequences from the decrees issued by California legislators and governors.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
To exacerbate the situation, the enforcement of the decrees and laws has been arbitrary, with the authorities going above and beyond the restrictive provisions, thus adding to the suffering of women and girls in the country.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 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
Noun
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Ever since, as the Taliban returned to power, once again issuing edicts to suppress women and girls, the clinic and its 34-year-old midwife Atifa have continued to provide a lifeline for mothers and young children.—
Elise Blanchard,
Time,
21 Aug. 2025
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One of the fundamental edicts of the [original Naked Gun creators] Zucker Brothers was you played against the comedy.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These rulings have been upheld on appeal but remain under Supreme Court review, with oral arguments scheduled for November and a potential decision before the year’s end.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Niven is seeking a judgement of non-enforceability for the agreement, as well as rulings of breach of contract or interference with a contract.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Everyone who orders one from October 27 to October 31 will also earn a $5 reward for their next visit.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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The crew at Fireman Derek’s is cooking around the clock to pump out sweets for its three storefronts, plus Goldbelly orders that ship nationwide.—
Nila Do Simon,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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On both ends, a luxury car service was arranged — with specific instructions for the driver about Bread’s motion sickness.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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Grayson was charged with first-degree murder but an option for second-degree murder was added to jury instructions before deliberations began.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The author left behind a complete manuscript, as well as a cover sketch and broad directives for the art direction.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Their involvement stayed in the realm of guidance, not directives.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Although Tea requests more protection and even asks to leave the undercover operation for safety reasons, PET pushes her to maintain her position.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Doyle’s honor to the Discovery Counseling Center.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Instead, the court used the case to issue a ruling in June limiting the power of lower courts to issue nationwide injunctions, a victory for the administration.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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The court also did so in the battle over the president’s birthright citizenship restrictions, ultimately ruling 6-3 that judges couldn’t issue universal injunctions blocking the policy.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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The scene is finally set for Mel to make one of the most difficult decisions of his life.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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The tastemaker brings to light a particularly poignant anecdote to illustrate the fact that her style decisions in the White House were nothing if not calculated — in many cases exerting a certain degree of soft power.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Decrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decrees. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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