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de·cree
 decree
- pronunciation:
- dih
kri
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
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noun |
| definition: |
an official and authoritative order or decision, esp. by a ruler or government.
He and all of his followers were banished by the king's decree.- synonyms:
- edict, fiat
- similar words:
- command, dictate, dictum, judgment, mandate, order, ordinance, proclamation, rescript, ruling, ukase
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| related words: |
act, behest, declaration, law, verdict, word |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
decreed, decreeing, decrees |
| definition: |
to order, decide, or ordain officially and authoritatively.
The king decreed that his daughter should inherit the throne after his death.The government decreed a temporary ban on shrimp fishing.- synonyms:
- ordain
- similar words:
- adjudge, call, dictate, order, proclaim, promulgate, will
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| related words: |
arbitrate, command, declare, enact, judge, pronounce, seal |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to pronounce or put forth a decree.
- synonyms:
- ordain
- similar words:
- command, dictate, prescribe
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| related words: |
declare, find, pronounce |
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