das Dekret
Translation
decree, edict
Examples
Der König erließ ein neues Dekret.
The king issued a new decree.
Das Dekret wurde öffentlich verkündet.
The decree was publicly announced.
Grammar Patterns
to issue ((a decree)) to issue a decree The king issued a new decree.
to announce ((a decree)) to announce a decree The decree was publicly announced.
Similar Words
Erlass (ordinance), Verordnung (regulation), Gesetz (law)
Etymology
From Latin 'decretum' (decision, decree), from 'decernere' (to decide).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'decree'. Imagine a royal decree being read aloud.