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decree::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | edict, fiat, order, rescript |
| Type of | enactment, act |
| Has types | curfew, decree nisi, imperial decree, judicial separation, legal separation, papal bull, programma, prohibition, stay, proscription, ban, bull, consent decree |
Examples of decree
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They have been exempt under a 2003 decree by the U.S. occupation administration.
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The emergency decree will affect about 3 percent of the seniors, or about 1,385.
From the al.com
A decade into federal oversight, Detroit is about 85% compliant with the decree.
From the freep.com
Such a decree signed by the rabbis of the Arrangement Yeshivot is tenfold worse.
From the morningstaronline.co.uk
The decree also set subnational legislative elections for June or December 1997.
From the en.wikipedia.org
On 25 July 1994, a new holding company, Groupe Air France, was set up by decree.
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Italy's decree laws are intended for situations of extreme urgency or necessity.
From the smh.com.au
The regulations were issued in the same decree that created the Belarusian flag.
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On 5 July 1959, Sukarno reinstated the 1945 constitution by presidential decree.
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- A legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge); "a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there"
- Issue a decree; "The King only can decree"
- Rule: decide with authority; "The King decreed that all firstborn males should be killed"
- (decreed) appointed: fixed or established especially by order or command; "at the time appointed (or the appointed time")
- A decree is a rule of law issued by a head of state (such as the president of a republic), according to certain procedures (usually established in a constitution). It has the force of law. ...
- An edict or law; The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity; The determination of a cause in a court of admiralty, or a court of probate; To command by a decree
- (decreed) (vb): A decree is an official order. As her older brother, Jem decreed what he and Scout would do.
- (decreed) ordered formally; commanded
- (Decrees) Much administrative and civil legislation in France is passed by means of decree, rather than being put through parliament. See politics and government.
