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Another word for decree

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Noun

  1. A principle governing affairs within or among political units

    See also:

    law

  2. An authoritative or official decision, especially one made by a court

    See also:

    law

Verb

  1. To set forth expressly and authoritatively

    Idioms:
    See also:

    over

  2. To make a decision about (a controversy or dispute, for example) after deliberation, as in a court of law

    See also:

    law

    decide

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Another word for decree

Noun
  1. See also:

    judgment

    declaration

Verb
  1. See also:

    declare

    command

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Sentence Examples

  • The last decree proposed the convocation of a national council.

  • The Roman decree was again disregarded.

  • The Sciacca reefs were again closed for three winters by a decree of 1904.

  • Napoleon III issues a decree and the French go to Mexico.

  • Central Administration.The head of the French navy is the Minister of Marine, who like the other ministers is appointed by decree of the head of the state, and is usually a civilian.

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