decree

CEFRB2

/dɪˈkɹiː/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An official order issued by a person with authority.

  2. 02

    verb

    To officially order or decide something.

Examples

  • I need to escape from this decree.

  • Putin signed a decree about the appointment of a new government.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The determination of a cause in a court of admiralty or court of probate.

  2. The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity.

  3. An edict or law.

More examples

In context

  • "Now, by Fate's decree, / here with the mother of the Gods I dwell."

  • A court decrees a restoration of property.

  • Poor hand, why quiverest thou at this decree?

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

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