Pronunciation: /dɪˈkriː/
noun an official order issued by a legal authority
A1 The king issued a decree declaring a new law.
A2 The mayor's decree mandated the use of face masks in public places.
B1 The government issued a decree to regulate the fishing industry.
B2 The emperor's decree was met with both praise and criticism.
C1 The presidential decree had far-reaching implications for the economy.
C2 The decree by the Supreme Court set a precedent for future cases.
verb to officially order or decide something
A1 The king decreed that all citizens must wear masks in public.
A2 The mayor decreed a new law banning smoking in parks.
B1 The company decreed a new policy allowing employees to work from home.
B2 The president decreed a state of emergency in response to the natural disaster.
C1 The judge decreed that the defendant must pay restitution to the victim.
C2 The council decreed a new ordinance restricting the use of plastic bags in the city.
formal The king issued a royal decree to officially declare the new law.
informal The boss made a decree that we all have to start wearing name tags at work.
slang My mom's decree is that we have to clean our rooms before we can go out with friends.
figurative The teacher's decree that all students must turn in their assignments on time was met with mixed reactions.
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