decree

noun
UK: /dɪˈkriː/
US: /dɪˈkriː/

  1. An official order or decision, especially one made by a ruler or government.

    1. The king issued a decree about taxes.
    2. The government implemented a new decree regarding environmental protection to reduce pollution.

  2. A judgment or order of a court of law.

    1. The divorce decree was finalized today.
    2. The court's decree outlined the terms of the settlement, resolving the dispute effectively.

Synonyms

order edict command law proclamation ruling
decree verb

  1. To officially order or decide something.

    1. The president decreed a national holiday.
    2. The council decreed that all buildings must adhere to the new safety standards.
decree transitive-verb

  1. To order (something) by decree.

    1. The ruler decreed a new law.
    2. The council decreed new regulations for construction in the historic district.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "decree" in English means: An official order or decision, especially one made by a ruler or government., A judgment or order of a court of law..

The phonetic transcription of "decree" is /dɪˈkriː/ in British English and /dɪˈkriː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "decree": order, edict, command, law, proclamation, ruling.

Example usage of "decree": "The king issued a decree about taxes.". More examples on the page.