decree
an official order issued by a legal authority that has the force of law
Word origin: From Latin decretum, a thing decided, from decernere, to decide.
Decree in a sentence
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The monarch issued a decree banning the import of foreign grain during the famine.
By royal decree, the new tax took effect immediately and applied to every province alike.
Using “decree” well
A decree is an authoritative order with the force of law, pairing with edict and mandate. It is binding, unlike a request or petition, which merely ask.
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