decree

Pronunciation: /dɪˈkɹiː/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
  2. verb issue a decree
  3. verb decide with authority

Etymology

From Middle English decre, decree, from Old French decré (French décret), from Latin dēcrētum.

In classic literature

Synonyms

edict, fiat, order, rescript

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
act
Narrower (hyponyms)
imperial decree, curfew, programma, prohibition, legal separation, bull

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