Meaning Of The Word Decree

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Decree Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Decree?

decree
A decree is an official order or decision, especially one made by the ruler of a country.
countable noun: A decree is a judgment made by a law court.
verb: If someone in authority decrees that something must happen, they decide or state this officially.

decree in American English
an official order, edict, or decision, as of a church, government, court, etc.
to command, ordain, or decide by decree
to issue a decree; ordain
to order, decide, or appoint by decree or officially
noun: a formal and authoritative order, esp. one having the force of law

decree in British English
noun: an edict, law, etc, made by someone in authority

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