1
as in edict
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
the boss doesn't give out many decrees, but he does expect those that are issued to be fully obeyed
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2
as in ruling
an order publicly issued by an authority
a decree issued by the state's supreme court to the legislature
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as in to order
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
the new supervisor decreed that thenceforth coffee breaks would have a 15-minute limit
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Recent Examples of decree
Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 4 Apr. 2025
South Korea’s Yoon defends his martial law decree in first public appearance since arrest
The trial has also stirred concerns that South Korea is seeing the resurgence of an authoritarian far right.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
News Desk, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2025
In order to acknowledge the horrors of LA’s monumentally destructive fires, the Academy decreed that none of the five Best Song nominees will be performed.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
In the near term, the tariffs will affect the cost of sporting goods, sneakers and apparel, much of which are made outside the country in countries including China, India, Bangladesh and Vietnam, all subject to higher tariffs under Trump’s Wednesday decree.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 4 Apr. 2025
South Korea’s Yoon defends his martial law decree in first public appearance since arrest
The trial has also stirred concerns that South Korea is seeing the resurgence of an authoritarian far right.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
Featuring hundreds of reindeer skulls hung in a curtain, the installation commented on the cull decreed by the Norwegian Reindeer Herding Act, which goes against Sámi traditions.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2025
In order to acknowledge the horrors of LA’s monumentally destructive fires, the Academy decreed that none of the five Best Song nominees will be performed.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decree
Noun
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Rubio’s edict also could affect SDSU freshman center Thokbor Majak, who was born in South Sudan before attending school in Uganda and Senegal.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Unlike previous commissions and councils, HESA was not the result of a presidential charge or a Congressional edict.—
David Rosowsky,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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More: Donald Trump signs executive order requiring proof of citizenship in federal elections The ruling came in response to lawsuits by groups including the Democratic National Committee, the League of United Latin American Citizens and the League of Women's Education Fund.—
Brendan Pierson,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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That ruling came one day after a federal judge in Washington, D.C., found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt for violating his orders to turn around planes carrying deportees to El Salvador.—
Ben Finley,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Just days ago, a federal judge ordered Ozturk be transferred back to a detention facility in Vermont.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently ordered modifications to a room next to the Pentagon press briefing room to retrofit it with a makeup studio that can be used to prepare for television appearances, multiple sources told CBS News.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Or, to extrapolate Anderson’s hacks to this example, creating a competition with a sales incentive would be significantly more impactful than barking instructions.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Something as simple as following care instructions can go a long way in keeping our favorite pieces looking better for longer.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Her prosecution follows a broader directive from the Justice Department to pursue local officials who interfere with federal immigration enforcement amid Trump's immigration crackdown.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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The directive, issued by Attorney General Pam Bondi March 14, provides the first public view of the specific implementation of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act invoked to deport migrants accused of being members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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During the course of the case, Grossman requested a wide range of documentation, related to OSA records, the alleged victim’s mental health, her email communication with Taylor and her hospital records, according to court filings.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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As his May 5 trial looms, Combes earlier this week requested a postponement of the legal proceeding.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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DuBose denied Libby's motion for a preliminary injunction Friday, ruling the process House Speaker Ryan Fecteau used to impose the sanction reflected the will of the majority of Maine House members.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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On Thursday, District Judge Ellen Hollander imposed a preliminary injunction heavily restricting access to Americans' government held Social Security data from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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In a letter to the Trump administration, Blumenthal sought an accounting of how many visas have been revoked, the reasons cited for each one, and whether students were afforded due process to contest the decision.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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This means the board will generally have a wide view from different sources of what the value of a deal should be worth and make a decision based on that.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Decree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decree. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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