decree

[dɪˈkriː]

decree Definition

• 1. an official order that has the force of law
• 2. a decision or judgment made by a court of law
• 3. to officially decide or order something

Using decree: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "decree" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The president issued a decree banning all imports from that country.

• Example

  The judge issued a decree ordering the company to pay damages.

• Example

  The new law decrees that all children must attend school until the age of 16.

decree Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for decree

• order
• edict
• command
• mandate
• ruling

Antonyms for decree

• appeal
• revoke

Idioms Using decree

• by decree

  by official order or command

  Example

  The new tax law was implemented by decree of the president.

• decree from on high

  an order or decision that comes from someone in a position of authority

  Example

  The CEO's decree from on high was that all employees must work overtime this week.

• decree of fate

  an unavoidable or predetermined outcome

  Example

  The accident was a decree of fate that could not have been prevented.

Phrases with decree

• decree absolute

  a final decree in a divorce case that dissolves the marriage and allows both parties to remarry

  Example

  After the decree absolute was granted, she was free to marry again.

• decree nisi

  a provisional decree in a divorce case that does not dissolve the marriage but allows the parties to live separately

  Example

  The court granted a decree nisi, and the couple began living apart.

• decree of nullity

  a decree issued by a court declaring a marriage to be invalid or void

  Example

  The church granted a decree of nullity, and the marriage was declared void.

Origins of decree

from Latin 'decretum', meaning 'something decided'

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Summary: decree in Brief

The term 'decree' [dɪˈkriː] refers to an official order or decision with the force of law, often issued by a court or government. It can also mean to officially decide or order something. Examples include 'The president issued a decree banning all imports from that country.' and 'The judge issued a decree ordering the company to pay damages.' Phrases like 'decree absolute' and 'by decree' add further nuance.