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Meaning of decree
A formal statement or announcement, especially one made by a person in authority
Etymology of decree
From Old French decret, from Latin decretum, from decidere 'decide', from de- 'off, away' and caedere 'to cut'
Originated in the 14th century, referring to a formal decision or ruling made by a person or group with the power to do so
Synonyms
order
command
directive
instruction
ruling
judgment
verdict
dictate
edict
proclamation
declaration
announcement
statement
mandate
fiat
ordinance
law
regulation
pronouncement
prescription
requirement
provision
stipulation
condition
dictate
ukase
rescript
Definitions
- A formal and authoritative decision or ruling made by a person or group with the power to do so
- * A statement or announcement, especially one made by a person in authority
Usage Examples
- The court issued a decree that the company must pay damages to the affected parties
- * The government issued a decree banning the use of single-use plastics
- * The king issued a royal decree granting land to the nobles
Antonyms
request
suggestion
proposal
recommendation
opinion
view
idea
thought
notion
concept
hypothesis
theory
guess
speculation
uncertainty
doubt
question
inquiry
appeal
petition
plea