royal decree

noun

: an order given by a king or queen
The soldiers read the people a royal decree.

Examples of royal decree in a Sentence

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“Royal decree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/royal%20decree. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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