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
Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 4 Apr. 2025
South Korea’s Yoon defends his martial law decree in first public appearance since arrest
The trial has also stirred concerns that South Korea is seeing the resurgence of an authoritarian far right.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
News Desk, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2025
In order to acknowledge the horrors of LA’s monumentally destructive fires, the Academy decreed that none of the five Best Song nominees will be performed.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
In the near term, the tariffs will affect the cost of sporting goods, sneakers and apparel, much of which are made outside the country in countries including China, India, Bangladesh and Vietnam, all subject to higher tariffs under Trump’s Wednesday decree.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 4 Apr. 2025
South Korea’s Yoon defends his martial law decree in first public appearance since arrest
The trial has also stirred concerns that South Korea is seeing the resurgence of an authoritarian far right.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
Featuring hundreds of reindeer skulls hung in a curtain, the installation commented on the cull decreed by the Norwegian Reindeer Herding Act, which goes against Sámi traditions.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2025
In order to acknowledge the horrors of LA’s monumentally destructive fires, the Academy decreed that none of the five Best Song nominees will be performed.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decree
Noun
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Rubio’s edict also could affect SDSU freshman center Thokbor Majak, who was born in South Sudan before attending school in Uganda and Senegal.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Unlike previous commissions and councils, HESA was not the result of a presidential charge or a Congressional edict.—
David Rosowsky,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In a statement, CBS Media Ventures said the ruling will be immediately appealed.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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In his summary judgment rulings, Davis also rejected Newsmax’s arguments that it was protected by the fair report privilege and that the statements are non-actionable opinions.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The shift comes after reports that the cuts were ordered by Jeremy Lewin, a close ally of Elon Musk, who now oversees USAID under Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Robert King, 35, who was charged with transmitting interstate threats in federal court on Monday, was ordered to stay in detention by U.S. Magistrate Judge Renee Toliver after a hearing in Dallas on Wednesday afternoon, Fox News confirmed.—
Elizabeth Pritchett,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Or, to extrapolate Anderson’s hacks to this example, creating a competition with a sales incentive would be significantly more impactful than barking instructions.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Something as simple as following care instructions can go a long way in keeping our favorite pieces looking better for longer.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The latest directive from Trump follows ongoing efforts in Congress to adopt daylight saving time - including the Sunshine Protection Act, which was reintroduced in the House and Senate by Florida Republicans Rep. Vern Buchanan and Sen. Rick Scott in January.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2025
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Due to the agency’s recent restructuring, MED Week has been cancelled for 2025 with no clear directive for future reengagement.—
Natalie Madeira Cofield,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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During the course of the case, Grossman requested a wide range of documentation, related to OSA records, the alleged victim’s mental health, her email communication with Taylor and her hospital records, according to court filings.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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As his May 5 trial looms, Combes earlier this week requested a postponement of the legal proceeding.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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DuBose denied Libby's motion for a preliminary injunction Friday, ruling the process House Speaker Ryan Fecteau used to impose the sanction reflected the will of the majority of Maine House members.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Later that year, in July, Phoenix and his father signed a petition for injunction for domestic violence against his mother.—
Claire Healy,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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This means the board will generally have a wide view from different sources of what the value of a deal should be worth and make a decision based on that.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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In a letter to the Trump administration, Blumenthal sought an accounting of how many visas have been revoked, the reasons cited for each one, and whether students were afforded due process to contest the decision.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Decree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decree. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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