Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
royal-decree
noun
/ˈrɔɪəl dɪˈkriː/
Definition
An official order issued by a king or queen.
Examples
- The king issued a royal decree to establish a new law in the kingdom.
- She received her title through a royal decree announced during the coronation.
- The royal decree prohibited all gatherings in the town square.
Meaning
A royal decree is a formal decision made by a monarch that has the force of law.
Synonyms
- edict
- order
- proclamation
- mandate
