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decree

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˈkriː/

Forms: decrees, decreed

decree means: An official order made by a government, ruler, or court.

noun

OFFICIAL ORDERC1

An official order made by a government, ruler, or court.

  • The king issued a decree.
  • A new decree banned fishing in the lake.
  • The president changed the rules by decree.

Similar words: order, edict

Common phrases: issue a decree, royal decree, by decree, government decree

verb

ORDER OFFICIALLYC1

To officially order something using the power of a government, ruler, or court.

  • The king decreed a public holiday.
  • The court decreed that the money must be returned.
  • Who decreed that this road should be closed?

How to use it: decree that… (The government decreed that all schools must close.); decree something (The court decreed the return of the land.)

Similar words: order, ordain

Common phrases: decree that something, decree a ban, decree something illegal, decree the return

Questions about decree

What does decree mean?

An official order made by a government, ruler, or court.

What is decree in other languages?

Türkçe: kararname · Español: decreto · Français: décret · Deutsch: Erlass · Italiano: decreto · 日本語: 法令

How do you pronounce decree?

It is pronounced /dɪˈkriː/.

How do you use decree in a sentence?

The king issued a decree. A new decree banned fishing in the lake.

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