What is "decree" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does decree mean in English? Meaning of decree definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "decree" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "decree": a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

Noun

  • Meaning: a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
  • Example: a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there
  • Synonyms: decree edict fiat order rescript
  • Hyponyms: ban bull consent decree curfew decree nisi imperial decree judicial separation legal separation papal bull programma prohibition proscription stay
  • Hypernyms: act enactment
  • Pronunciation in UK: /dɪˈkɹiː/

    Meaning of "decree": issue a decree

    Verb

  • Meaning: issue a decree
  • Example: The King only can decree
  • Synonyms: decree
  • Hyponyms: enact ordain
  • Hypernyms: declare
  • Pronunciation in UK: /dɪˈkɹiː/

    Meaning of "decree": decide with authority

    Verb

  • Meaning: decide with authority
  • Example: The King decreed that all firstborn males should be killed
  • Synonyms: decree rule
  • Hyponyms: override overrule overthrow overturn reverse rule in rule out
  • Hypernyms: decide determine make up one's mind
  • Also see: close out preclude rule out
  • Pronunciation in UK: /dɪˈkɹiː/

    Synonyms:

    edict, statute, instruction, directive, announcement, proclamation, injunction, rule, regulation, ruling, act, law, judgment, order, commandment, direction, dictum, rap, promulgation, ordinance, enactment, prescript, pronouncement, charge, precept, behest, say, command, bidding, declaration, ukase, charging, decretum, the riot act, the word, impose, dictate, declare, enact, proclaim, set, force, decide, oblige, compel, require, pronounce, ordain, rule, prescribe, command, determine, demand, announce, constrain, lay down the law, read the riot act, put one's foot down,

    Antonyms:

    answer, disorganization, lawlessness, hinder, delay, hesitate, conceal, hide, let go,

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