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decree

 

[ dษชหˆkriห ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

legal document

A decree is an official order that has the force of law, usually issued by a head of state or government.

Synonyms

edict, mandate, order

Examples of usage

  • The king issued a decree banning the use of plastic bags.
  • The government passed a decree to increase taxes on luxury goods.
Context #2 | Noun

religious

In religious contexts, a decree refers to a formal and authoritative order or decision by a religious authority.

Synonyms

directive, pronouncement, ruling

Examples of usage

  • The Pope issued a decree allowing women to become priests.
  • The council issued a decree declaring the new doctrine.
Context #3 | Verb

officially order

To decree means to officially order or decide something, often with the power of law.

Synonyms

command, dictate, order

Examples of usage

  • The court decreed that the land belonged to the indigenous tribe.
  • The mayor decreed a curfew for the city.

Translations

Translations of the word "decree" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น decreto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฆเฅ‡เคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dekret

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dekret

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะบะฐะท

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dekret

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณ•ไปค (ใปใ†ใ‚Œใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcret

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ decreto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kararname

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ•๋ น (beomnyeong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุณูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dekret

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dekrรฉt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณ•ไปค (fวŽlรฌng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dekret

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tilskipun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ™แƒ แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fษ™rman

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ decreto

Etymology

The word 'decree' has its origins in the Latin word 'decretum', which means 'something decided'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Decrees have been used throughout history by rulers, governments, and religious authorities to establish laws, regulations, and decisions. They hold significant legal and authoritative weight, shaping societies and institutions. The concept of decree continues to be relevant in modern legal and religious contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,849, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.