decree Sentence Examples
- The king issued a royal decree declaring a national holiday in celebration of the harvest.
- The judge's decree settled the dispute between the two parties, providing a clear resolution to the case.
- The government passed a decree banning the use of plastic bags in an effort to reduce environmental pollution.
- In medieval times, the king's decrees were considered law and had to be obeyed by all citizens.
- The emperor's decree ordered the construction of a grand palace to commemorate his reign.
- The council issued a decree imposing strict regulations on building heights within the city limits.
- The pope issued a papal decree excommunicating those who defied the teachings of the church.
- The decree of independence marked the beginning of a new era for the nation, free from colonial rule.
- The company's CEO issued a decree mandating all employees to undergo diversity training.
- The council convened to discuss the implications of the emperor's latest decree on taxation.
decree Meaning
decree (n)
a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
decree (v)
issue a decree
decide with authority
decree (n.)
An order from one having authority, deciding what is to be done by a subordinate; also, a determination by one having power, deciding what is to be done or to take place; edict, law; authoritative ru// decision.
A decision, order, or sentence, given in a cause by a court of equity or admiralty.
A determination or judgment of an umpire on a case submitted to him.
An edict or law made by a council for regulating any business within their jurisdiction; as, the decrees of ecclesiastical councils.
decree (v. t.)
To determine judicially by authority, or by decree; to constitute by edict; to appoint by decree or law; to determine; to order; to ordain; as, a court decrees a restoration of property.
To ordain by fate.
decree (v. i.)
To make decrees; -- used absolutely.
Synonyms & Antonyms of decree
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Synonyms:
- statute
- rule
- mandate
- countermand
- dictate
- law
- prescription
- precept
- prescript
- ordinance
- demand
- regulation
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FAQs About the word decree
a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge), issue a decree, decide with authorityAn order from one hav
direction,edict, directive, order, injunction, instruction, requirement, command, charge, word
petition, plea, appeal, appeal, plea, petition, entreaty, entreaty,proposal, proposal
The king issued a royal decree declaring a national holiday in celebration of the harvest.
The judge's decree settled the dispute between the two parties, providing a clear resolution to the case.
The government passed a decree banning the use of plastic bags in an effort to reduce environmental pollution.
In medieval times, the king's decrees were considered law and had to be obeyed by all citizens.
