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Another word for decree

decree Synonyms

decree

n.

edict, pronouncement, proclamation, order; see declaration 2, judgment 3.

decree Synonyms

decree

v.

proclaim, announce, pronounce, ordain; see command 1, declare 1.

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Another word for decree

noun

A principle governing affairs within or among political units:
canon, edict, institute, law, ordinance, precept, prescription, regulation, rule. See law
An authoritative or official decision, especially one made by a court:
determination, edict, judgment, pronouncement, ruling. See law

verb

To set forth expressly and authoritatively:
dictate, fix, impose, lay down, ordain, prescribe. Idioms: call the shots (or tune), lay it on the line. See over
To make a decision about (a controversy or dispute, for example) after deliberation, as in a court of law:
adjudge, adjudicate, arbitrate, decide, determine, judge, referee, rule, umpire. See decide, law

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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.
After Cimon's death he renounced the war against Persia, and the collapse of 447-445 had the effect of completing his change ' The general impression in Greece was that this decree was the proximate cause of the war.
Napoleon III issues a decree and the French go to Mexico.

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