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decree
—decree /dɪˈkriː/
Ⅰ noun [C or U] FORMAL ► F0 an official statement that something must happen: » The decree stopped short of a full declaration of independence.» More than 200 people were freed by military decree.Thesaurus+: ↑Rules and laws
Ⅱ verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for decree ► F0 to officially decide or order that something must happen: » They decreed an end to discrimination on grounds of age.» [+ that] The local council has decreed that the hospital should close.Thesaurus+: ↑Giving orders and commands |