Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decree
noun
/dɪˈkriː/
Definition
A decree is an official order or decision made by a legal authority.
Examples
- The government issued a decree to increase the minimum wage.
- The court’s decree mandated that all schools must follow the new regulations.
- He received a royal decree declaring the start of the festival.
Meaning
It refers to a formal and authoritative command or statement that has legal force.
Synonyms
- mandate
- order
- command
- edict
- ruling
