decree

[US]/dɪˈkriː/
[UK]/dɪˈkriː/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. an official order issued by a legal authority; a judgment
vt. to issue as an official order; to command; to judge
vi. to issue commands; to determine

Phrases & Collocations

royal decree

legal decree

official decree

Example Sentences

The king issued a royal decree.

The new decree will come into effect next month.

The decree was met with strong opposition from the public.

The decree was enforced strictly by the authorities.

The decree was designed to protect the environment.

The decree was issued to regulate the use of pesticides.

The decree was challenged in court by several organizations.

The decree was aimed at reducing carbon emissions.

The decree was passed unanimously by the council.

The decree imposed strict penalties for violating the law.

Real-world Examples

I have an official decree from the Ash.

Source: Lost Girl Season 2

The Kremlin published a decree on the partial mobilization.

Source: CRI Online September 2022 Collection

But that did not stop a presidential decree declaring him officially replaced.

Source: BBC Listening Collection July 2016

So the founder and CEO, Mickey Mikitani, he stepped up and issued a decree.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

The decree drew immediate and widespread condemnation.

Source: NPR News March 2021 Compilation

In 1901, Cixi issued the Decree of Self-Reproach blaming herself for the war.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

He promulgates decrees as czar about daily life.

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

" Was this done at Ser Wilbert's decree" ? asked Tom.

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Ice and Rain (Bilingual)

" It's by the king's decree, " the man said.

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows (Bilingual Edition)

The Egyptian pharaohs inscribed their decrees on steely just like there was at a stone.

Source: If national treasures could speak.

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