Decree

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