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   decree

   /dɪˈkriː/

   noun

   • 1. an official order that has the force of law: "the decree guaranteed freedom of assembly" Similar orderedictcommandcommandmentmandateproclamationdictumfiatpromulgationpreceptlawstatuteactbillordinanceregulationruleinjunctionenactmentmanifestoukasepronunciamentorare:firmandecretaliraderescript
   • ▪ the issuing of a decree: "the king ruled by decree"
   • ▪ a judgement or decision of certain law courts, especially in matrimonial cases. Similar judgementverdictadjudicationrulingruleresolutionarbitrationdecisionconclusionfindings

   verb

   • 1. order (something) by decree: "the president decreed that the military was to be streamlined"

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting an edict issued by an ecclesiastical council to settle a point of doctrine or discipline): from Old French decre, decret, from Latin decretum ‘something decided’, from decernere ‘decide’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDECREE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DECREE definition: 1. an official statement that something must happen: 2. to officially decide or order that…. Learn more.

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   1. : an order usually having the force of law. a judicial decree. by royal decree. 2. a. : a religious ordinance enacted by council or titular head. a papal decree. b. : a foreordaining will. God's decree. 3. a. : a judicial decision of the Roman emperor. b. : a judicial decision especially in an equity (see equity sense 3a) court or probate court.

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   DECREE meaning: 1 : an official order given by a person with power or by a government; 2 : an official decision made by a court of law.

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   Decree definition: a formal and authoritative order, especially one having the force of law. See examples of DECREE used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDECREE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A decree is an official order or decision, especially one made by the ruler of a country. In July he issued a decree ordering all unofficial armed groups in the country to disband. He is prepared to use his recently-acquired powers to introduce reform by presidential decree. Synonyms: law, order, ruling, act More Synonyms of decree. 2. verb.

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   Define decree. decree synonyms, decree pronunciation, decree translation, English dictionary definition of decree. a formal and authoritative order having the force of law: a presidential decree; a judicial decision or order; a doctrinal act of an ecumenical council Not...

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   DECREE definition: an official order or decision from a government or leader: . Learn more.

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    decree meaning, definition, what is decree: an official order or decision, especiall...: Learn more.

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    Definition of decree verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.