English Meaning & Definitions
An official order issued by a legal authority or a person in power.
- โThe president issued a decree to reopen the borders.โ
- โThe court's decree settled the long-standing property dispute.โ
To order something by official authority or to decide firmly.
- โThe government decreed that all citizens must carry identification.โ
- โFate had decreed that they would meet again under different circumstances.โ
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Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for โdecreeโ.
Derived from the Old French 'decret', which comes from the Latin 'decretum', the past participle of 'decernere' meaning 'to decide' or 'to determine'. It shares a root with 'discern', reflecting the act of separating or judging a matter to reach a formal decision.
Think of a 'de-cree' as a 'decree' that 'decrees' (decreases) the freedom of others by setting a strict rule.
Frequently Asked Questions About โdecreeโ
1. What is the meaning of โdecreeโ in English?
In English, decree (noun) is defined as: โAn official order issued by a legal authority or a person in power.โ.
2. How do you use โdecreeโ in a sentence?
โThe president issued a decree to reopen the borders.โ
3. What are English synonyms of โdecreeโ?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of โdecreeโ?
Derived from the Old French 'decret', which comes from the Latin 'decretum', the past participle of 'decernere' meaning 'to decide' or 'to determine'. It shares a root with 'discern', reflecting the act of separating or judging a matter to reach a formal decision.
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