Vocabulary Entry

decree

|noun • verb

noun

An official order or decision made by a legal authority.

Example Sentences

"The government issued a decree to stop the spread of misinformation."

"Under the new decree, all public gatherings are prohibited."

"She received a decree from the court regarding custody of her children."

verb

Example Sentences

"The president decreed a day of national mourning."

"The council will decree the new rules at their next meeting."

"He decreed that all employees must complete the training by Friday."