1
as in edict
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
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2
as in ruling
an order publicly issued by an authority
a decree issued by the state's supreme court to the legislature
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as in to order
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
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Recent Examples of decree
Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 14 May 2025
In 2022, in the war’s early months, Zelensky repeatedly called for a personal meeting with his Russian counterpart but was rebuffed, and eventually enacted a decree declaring that holding negotiations with Putin had become impossible.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
John Tamny, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The move was formally decreed on April 14 – just a week before Francis died.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
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Noun
The primary decree being that athletes are not employees.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 14 May 2025
In 2022, in the war’s early months, Zelensky repeatedly called for a personal meeting with his Russian counterpart but was rebuffed, and eventually enacted a decree declaring that holding negotiations with Putin had become impossible.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
Verb
Despite this, Fed officials want to decree specific capital requirements, or want to defer to Basel III.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The move was formally decreed on April 14 – just a week before Francis died.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decree
Noun
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Ball State University and Ivy Tech Community College have already eliminated DEI programs in response to GOP edicts.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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However, in keeping with a new edict from the chancellor and his new government, tangible details of that deal were not forthcoming.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The judge granted that additional time in the Tuesday ruling, giving the Administration until Wednesday to file its response and setting a hearing for the following day.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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However, given that litigation can take months or longer and given that Coley wants to play this fall, Dever’s ruling deals a major blow to Coley’s chances to be eligible for the 2025 season.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2025
Verb
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The last time a president called in the National Guard without a governor’s cooperation was in 1965, when Lyndon B. Johnson ordered troops to protect civil rights demonstrators in Alabama.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Helen's Tomato Pie Senior Digital News Editor Rebecca Baer heads to one of downtown Birmingham’s most popular restaurants, Helen, each summer to order their beloved Tomato Pie.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Earlier instructions to stop antibiotics were premature, and a longer course was necessary.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Where applicable, include order confirmations, status updates, and next-step instructions.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Presumably, there will be a clear directive from the new boss to utilise these games to implement his tactics and kick off his tenure with a signature win.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
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Perhaps the most telling objectives of the Trump administration’s sweeping directives have been orders issued to a number of major law firms in the United States.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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As a people leader, request that your staff turn their cell phones off in meetings.—
Martina Kuhlmeyer,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Jeff Rogers, the 13th Judicial District prosecutor representing the state in the trial, said Wednesday that the defense requested the hearing be canceled because there were no issues requiring the court's consideration or decision.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
18 June 2025
Noun
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In September 2022, an Ohio lower court granted a temporary restraining order before granting a preliminary injunction a few weeks later.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
17 June 2025
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While the new law is set to take effect Aug. 5, the families have also filed a motion for preliminary injunction asking the court to temporarily prevent implementation while the lawsuit is pending, according to a news release.—
Natalie Demaree,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2025
Noun
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In 2021, more than 50% of voters in the Democratic primary failed to use all five of their slots and nearly 15% — 140,000 of our friends and neighbors — did not have a say in the race’s final decision.—
Judd Kessler,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2025
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Injuries play a part, as do the decisions made by ownership.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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“Decree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decree. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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