decree

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decree

(noun, verb)

Meaning

an official order or decision

Example

"The king issued a decree that changed the laws of the land."

Synonyms

ordermandatecommand

Antonyms

requestappeal

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'decreta', meaning something decided.
Related word forms
  • verb: decreed
  • noun: decree-making

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