decree
Translation
to decree, to order, to rule
Examples
The government decreed a state of emergency.
The government decreed a state of emergency.
The court decreed that the property be sold.
The court decreed that the property be sold.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to officially decide or order that (sth.) must happen The government decreed a new law.
((that ...)) to officially decide or order that (sth.) must happen The judge decreed that he pay the fine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: order, command, rule, ordain
Etymology
From Latin 'decretum' (thing decided), past participle of 'decernere' (to decide). 'de-' (away) + 'cernere' (to sift).
Memory Tips
A DECREE is a decision that has been 'sifted away' from other options and made official by an authority.