decree

1 of 2

noun

de·cree di-ˈkrē How to pronounce decree (audio)

: an order usually having the force of law

a judicial decree

by royal decree

: a religious ordinance enacted by council or titular head

a papal decree

: a foreordaining will

God's decree

: a judicial decision of the Roman emperor

: a judicial decision especially in an equity (see equity sense 3a) court or probate court

decree

2 of 2

verb

decreed; decreeing

transitive verb

: to command or enjoin by or as if by decree

decree an amnesty

: to determine or order judicially

decree a punishment

intransitive verb

: ordain

decreer

di-ˈkrē-ər How to pronounce decree (audio)

noun

Example Sentences

Noun The President issued a decree making the day a national holiday. Their marriage was annulled by judicial decree. Verb The government decreed a national holiday. The change was decreed by the President. The City Council has decreed that all dogs must be kept on a leash.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Iran’s government has long since distanced itself from Khomeini’s decree, but anti-Rushdie sentiment lingered.

Andrew Mark Miller, Fox News, 8 Sep. 2022 Ever since Bolsonaro’s decree last year allowing active-duty military to hold public office , the border between his government and Brazil’s military leadership has been increasingly blurred.

Rodrigo Pedroso, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 Through a 1920 decree from the Moscow Patriarch, Orthodox Christians in exile were allowed to govern themselves independently from Moscow while the mother church was essentially a hostage of the Soviets.

Mariya Manzhos, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 The government in Kyiv has repeatedly urged people to leave, issuing a decree on mandatory evacuation in August.

Matthew Luxmoore, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 The assessment generally matched that of US officials, who said last week that Putin’s decree would do little good in replacing forces killed in the first six months of the war.

Shashank Bengali, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Aug. 2022 Putin’s decree also comes one day after President Joe Biden announced a $3 billion arms package for Ukraine, the biggest tranche of military assistance from the U.S. since the invasion began in February.

Brian Bushard, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 The decree Putin signed did not say whether the increase would be accomplished by expanding the draft, recruiting more volunteers, or both.

Inna Varenytsia, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Aug. 2022 Putin’s decree will increase the number of combat personnel in the Russian armed forces by about 10%, to 1.15 million.

Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 25 Aug. 2022

Verb

The league’s biggest sanction so far has been to decree the Stanley Cup won’t visit Russia this summer when the trophy makes the rounds among the winners, which will affect only Valeri Nichushkin of the Colorado Avalanche.

Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2022 If the Fed could actually decree credit costless there quite simply wouldn’t be any credit to access.

John Tamny, Forbes, 6 July 2022 If the Fed can decree credit free as the simple in our midst routinely claim, why do Valley startups routinely hand over large equity positions to venture capitalists in return for cash?

John Tamny, Forbes, 22 May 2022 As such, we, U.S. Citizens for Age Forgiveness Now!, are agitating for an executive order, to take effect on March 13th, which will officially decree that the past two years do not count toward the age of any American.

David Kamp, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2022 Finally, the bill would clarify that the vice president has no power to decree whether electors will be counted.

Damon Linker, The Week, 11 Jan. 2022 Swinney’s 6-7 team in 2010 — his second season as Tigers head coach — led decision-makers to decree sweeping staff changes, leading to Napier’s unceremonious ouster.

Edgar Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 28 Nov. 2021 Unquestionably, we are getting rid of this stain and will decree so immediately.

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, National Review, 13 Oct. 2021 Assuming central banks decree what market forces never would (a negative cost of capital), actual market actors will hoover up more and more of the savings repelled by central banks in a sense begging to be put out to pasture.

John Tamny, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2021 See More

Legal Definition

decree

noun

de·cree di-ˈkrē How to pronounce decree (audio)

: an order having the force of law

by judicial decree

: a judicial decision especially in an equity or probate court

broadly : judgment

divorce decree

interlocutory decree

— consent decree

: a decree entered by a court that is determined by the parties' agreement : a settlement between the parties that is subject to judicial approval and supervision

specifically : such a decree by which the accused agrees to cease alleged illegal activities without admitting guilt

— decree nisi decrees nisi

: a provisional decree that will become final unless cause is shown why it should not

Note: Some states grant divorces using decrees nisi. The decree nisi creates a time period (as of 3 months) allowing for possible reconciliation or for completion of various arrangements (as custody).

— decree pro confesso

: a decree entered by a court based on a defendant's default and the presumption that the allegations are confessed compare default judgment at judgment sense 1a

— final decree

: a decree that disposes of an action by determining all matters in dispute including especially the parties' rights compare final judgment at judgment sense 1a

— interlocutory decree

: a decree that is made during the course of an action and that does not settle all matters in dispute

单词	decrees
释义	decree 1 of 2 noun de·cree di-ˈkrē 1 : an order usually having the force of law a judicial decree by royal decree 2 a : a religious ordinance enacted by council or titular head a papal decree b : a foreordaining will God's decree 3 a : a judicial decision of the Roman emperor b : a judicial decision especially in an equity (see equity sense 3a) court or probate court decree 2 of 2 verb decreed; decreeing transitive verb 1 : to command or enjoin by or as if by decree decree an amnesty 2 : to determine or order judicially decree a punishment intransitive verb : ordain decreer di-ˈkrē-ər noun Synonyms Noun behest charge command commandment dictate direction directive do edict imperative injunction instruction order word Verb call command dictate direct mandate ordain order See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun The President issued a decree making the day a national holiday. Their marriage was annulled by judicial decree. Verb The government decreed a national holiday. The change was decreed by the President. The City Council has decreed that all dogs must be kept on a leash. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Iran’s government has long since distanced itself from Khomeini’s decree, but anti-Rushdie sentiment lingered. Andrew Mark Miller, Fox News, 8 Sep. 2022 Ever since Bolsonaro’s decree last year allowing active-duty military to hold public office , the border between his government and Brazil’s military leadership has been increasingly blurred. Rodrigo Pedroso, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 Through a 1920 decree from the Moscow Patriarch, Orthodox Christians in exile were allowed to govern themselves independently from Moscow while the mother church was essentially a hostage of the Soviets. Mariya Manzhos, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 The government in Kyiv has repeatedly urged people to leave, issuing a decree on mandatory evacuation in August. Matthew Luxmoore, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 The assessment generally matched that of US officials, who said last week that Putin’s decree would do little good in replacing forces killed in the first six months of the war. Shashank Bengali, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Aug. 2022 Putin’s decree also comes one day after President Joe Biden announced a $3 billion arms package for Ukraine, the biggest tranche of military assistance from the U.S. since the invasion began in February. Brian Bushard, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 The decree Putin signed did not say whether the increase would be accomplished by expanding the draft, recruiting more volunteers, or both. Inna Varenytsia, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Aug. 2022 Putin’s decree will increase the number of combat personnel in the Russian armed forces by about 10%, to 1.15 million. Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 25 Aug. 2022 Verb The league’s biggest sanction so far has been to decree the Stanley Cup won’t visit Russia this summer when the trophy makes the rounds among the winners, which will affect only Valeri Nichushkin of the Colorado Avalanche. Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2022 If the Fed could actually decree credit costless there quite simply wouldn’t be any credit to access. John Tamny, Forbes, 6 July 2022 If the Fed can decree credit free as the simple in our midst routinely claim, why do Valley startups routinely hand over large equity positions to venture capitalists in return for cash? John Tamny, Forbes, 22 May 2022 As such, we, U.S. Citizens for Age Forgiveness Now!, are agitating for an executive order, to take effect on March 13th, which will officially decree that the past two years do not count toward the age of any American. David Kamp, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2022 Finally, the bill would clarify that the vice president has no power to decree whether electors will be counted. Damon Linker, The Week, 11 Jan. 2022 Swinney’s 6-7 team in 2010 — his second season as Tigers head coach — led decision-makers to decree sweeping staff changes, leading to Napier’s unceremonious ouster. Edgar Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 28 Nov. 2021 Unquestionably, we are getting rid of this stain and will decree so immediately. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, National Review, 13 Oct. 2021 Assuming central banks decree what market forces never would (a negative cost of capital), actual market actors will hoover up more and more of the savings repelled by central banks in a sense begging to be put out to pasture. John Tamny, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French decré, from Latin decretum, from neuter of decretus, past participle of decernere to decide, from de- + cernere to sift, decide — more at certain First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing decree by decree consent decree papal decree royal decree decree-law by decree consent decree papal decree royal decree decree-law Kids Definition decree 1 of 2 noun de·cree di-ˈkrē : an order or decision given by a person or group in authority decree 2 of 2 verb decreed; decreeing : to give an order as an authority Mom decreed that it was bedtime. Legal Definition decree noun de·cree di-ˈkrē 1 : an order having the force of law by judicial decree 2 : a judicial decision especially in an equity or probate court broadly : judgment divorce decree interlocutory decree — consent decree : a decree entered by a court that is determined by the parties' agreement : a settlement between the parties that is subject to judicial approval and supervision specifically : such a decree by which the accused agrees to cease alleged illegal activities without admitting guilt — decree nisi decrees nisi : a provisional decree that will become final unless cause is shown why it should not Note: Some states grant divorces using decrees nisi. The decree nisi creates a time period (as of 3 months) allowing for possible reconciliation or for completion of various arrangements (as custody). — decree pro confesso : a decree entered by a court based on a defendant's default and the presumption that the allegations are confessed compare default judgment at judgment sense 1a — final decree : a decree that disposes of an action by determining all matters in dispute including especially the parties' rights compare final judgment at judgment sense 1a — interlocutory decree : a decree that is made during the course of an action and that does not settle all matters in dispute History and Etymology for decree Old French decré, from Latin decretum, from neuter of decretus, past participle of decernere to decide decrees 1 of 2 noun plural of decree 1 as in edicts a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned the boss doesn't give out many decrees, but he does expect those that are issued to be fully obeyed Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance edicts instructions orders directives injunctions commandments directions commands dictates words behests imperatives requirements charges laws mandates demands rules regulations dos statutes ordinances precepts do's prescriptions prescripts countermands counter-orders counterorders Antonyms & Near Antonyms petitions appeals proposals recommendations pleas entreaties urgings suggestions See More 2 as in rulings an order publicly issued by an authority a decree issued by the state's supreme court to the legislature Synonyms & Similar Words edicts rulings directives decisions proclamations rescripts resolutions ukases fiats declarations diktats announcements verdicts bulls determinations pronouncements judgments opinions diagnoses judgements conclusions deliverances manifestos dicta dictums manifestoes canons calls encyclicals decrees 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of decree as in orders to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority the new supervisor decreed that thenceforth coffee breaks would have a 15-minute limit Synonyms & Similar Words orders mandates requests dictates commands demands ordains petitions requires asks directs calls calls for Antonyms & Near Antonyms rescinds cancels countermands
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decree

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