Decree ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Decree ( noun )

1. An official order issued by a legal authority.
2. A formal and authoritative order.

Origin:

From old french decret, from latin decretum, from the past participle stem of decernere.

Examples:

1. The king issued a decree to raise taxes.
2. The court issued a decree to sell the property.
3. The government issued a decree to close the borders.
4. The dictator issued a decree to silence the opposition.
5. The city issued a decree to ban smoking in public places.

(As a verb)

Decree ( verb )

1. An official order issued by a legal authority.
2. A formal and authoritative order.

Origin:

From old french decret, from latin decretum, from the past participle stem of decernere.

Examples:

1. The king issued a decree to raise taxes.
2. The court issued a decree to sell the property.
3. The government issued a decree to close the borders.
4. The dictator issued a decree to silence the opposition.
5. The city issued a decree to ban smoking in public places.