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
Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Each decree stems from separate investigations uncovering different but overlapping problems.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
His funeral ceremony at the National Cathedral will be held the following day — which President Biden has decreed a national day of mourning — followed by a private interment in his Georgia hometown, Plains.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The decree could be a model for jail and prison reforms in the U.S., according to Clarke.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Each decree stems from separate investigations uncovering different but overlapping problems.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
Choose a bowl for the countertop and decree that everything in it has to be eaten up ASAP before anything new is bought.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
His funeral ceremony at the National Cathedral will be held the following day — which President Biden has decreed a national day of mourning — followed by a private interment in his Georgia hometown, Plains.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decree
Noun
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Although company leaders announce the return-to-office edicts, direct supervisors are reluctant to scold or discipline employees for trying to get around them, Nickson said.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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McLellan’s Day 1 edict to play harder, faster and smarter has come to fruition, which has revived a season that only three weeks ago seemed doomed.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Willis has asked the Georgia Supreme Court to reverse the ruling removing her and her office from the case.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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After the ruling, Miami Beach officials kept in place their requirement to offer shelter before making arrests for camping but said the decision would aid in their enforcement.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Roll up in your six-seat golf cart, light up a stogie with the crew and order a filet mignon.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2025
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He was given probation and ordered to attend 52 weeks of a domestic violence intervention program.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Even as President Donald Trump recently obliterated the federal government’s support for DEI, his executive order leaves academic instruction untouched.—
Matt Beienburg,
National Review,
25 Jan. 2025
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Everyday robes should be washed regularly, following the instructions on the care tag.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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Anonymous sources linked to Trump acknowledged to Reuters that the difficulty of implementing many directives will slow things down, and predicted more orders will be released in the days and weeks after Inauguration Day, rather than just on day one.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Still, only so much can be done through executive order, Sommers said, and the directives often have to go through a rulemaking process that takes time.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Many visitors will seek out her section near the T-Mobile entrance gate by Lot M, and co-workers have requested to work directly with her.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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Pre-positioning resources are also requested for mud and debris flow concerns.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Orange County Register,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Phantoms could sue the USHL and USA Hockey and seek an injunction to be released from the USHL.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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The District Court denied Citizens United a preliminary injunction and granted appellee Federal Election Commission (FEC) summary judgment.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Jan. 2025
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Highlight testimonials and case studies that humanize the impact of safer alternatives and informed decisions.—
Markus Lindblad,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, some of Peter’s decisions were morally questionable, like lying to Noor or making a deal with Jacob to save Rose that could hurt people.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Decree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decree. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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