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Decree

noun
/dɪˈkriː/

Meaning

an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict
an official order or command, often by authority

Example Sentences

The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.

The king issued a decree banning hunting in the forest.

Example Expressions

royal decree

Synonyms

edict, order, ruling, mandate, proclamation
Entry 1
edict, order, ruling, mandate
Entry 2
order, mandate, ruling, proclamation, edict

Antonyms

suggestion, request, appeal, recommendation
Entry 1
suggestion, request, appeal, recommendation
Entry 2
request, suggestion, appeal

Collocations

royal decree, court decree, government decree, issue a decree, presidential decree, decree of divorce
Entry 1
royal decree, court decree, government decree
Entry 2
issue a decree, royal decree, presidential decree, decree of divorce

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a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product

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