decree

US /dɪˈkriː/
UK /dɪˈkriː/
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1.

an official order issued by a legal authority

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The government issued a decree banning public gatherings.
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The king's decree was absolute and could not be challenged.
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edictordercommandfiatmandate
2.

a formal judgment of a court

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The court issued a decree of divorce.
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The judge's decree finalized the property dispute.
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judgmentrulingverdictpronouncement
1.

to order (something) by decree

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The king decreed that all taxes must be paid by the end of the month.
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The council decreed new regulations for waste disposal.
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ordercommandruleproclaimenact