Antonyms for decree


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : dih-kree
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈkri


Definition of decree

Origin :
  • early 14c., from Old French decre, variant of decret (12c., Modern French décret), from Latin decretum, neuter of decretus, past participle of decernere "to decree, decide, pronounce a decision," from de- (see de-) + cernere "to separate" (see crisis).
  • noun mandate, legal order
  • verb order rule or action
Example sentences :
  • But there was the decree, written in letters of blood and flame.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • It seemed more than a decree of chance that their fates should be intertwined.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • There he was, and there was the decree; he had been taken in France, and his head was demanded.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • It was nothing that the decree bore date since his return to France.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • History is the final tribunal which will decree to everyone what he has deserved.
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka
  • The significance of this decree at such a time cannot be exaggerated.
  • Extract from : « The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI » by Thomas W. (Thomas William) Allies
  • He willed that all his bishops should set their hands to this decree.
  • Extract from : « The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI » by Thomas W. (Thomas William) Allies
  • By a decree of the 5th of September the death penalty itself was imposed.
  • Extract from : « The Paper Moneys of Europe » by Francis W. Hirst
  • I call upon you to try these generals in accordance with this decree.
  • Extract from : « Hellenica » by Xenophon
  • And a decree had been passed, making it illegal to submit any such proposition about the walls.
  • Extract from : « Hellenica » by Xenophon

Synonyms for decree

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