English Synonym Finder

decree

Definitions

An official order issued by a legal authority.

A judicial decision or order in certain courts.

To command, ordain, or decide by official authority.

Examples

The king issued a royal decree that all citizens must celebrate the festival.

The government passed a new decree to limit the use of plastic in the city.

The court's final decree settled the long-standing property dispute between the neighbors.

Synonyms

edict proclamation mandate fiat order command ruling

Antonyms

request suggestion petition appeal entreaty plea proposal