decree

Meanings

• Noun

  A formal order or instruction given by a person in authority, especially a court or legislature.

  - "The decree was issued by the judge."
  - "The decree of the court was final and binding."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪˈkɹiː/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with decree
creed , deed , feed , greed , lead , need , read , seed

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Variants

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decree , decrees , decreed , decreeing , decreer , decreers , decree-law , decree-laws , consent decree , consent decrees , by decree , papal decree , royal decree

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Etymology

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From Old French 'decreer', from Latin 'decreare', 'declare' or 'decide'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'decree' comes from the Latin word 'decreare', which means 'to cut off'.

2. In ancient Rome, decrees were often inscribed on bronze tablets and displayed in public places.

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Related Concepts

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1. Legislation: A body of laws enacted by a legislature.

2. Judgment: The process of forming an opinion or making a decision after considering all the available evidence.

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Culture

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In literature, decrees have been used to signify the establishment of laws or rules. In art, decrees have been depicted as formal documents or decrees being read aloud. In music, there is a song titled 'Decree' by the band Stryper.

How to Memorize "decree"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a judge holding a gavel and signing a document to remember the definition of decree.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word decree with the word 'order' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Decrees are Declared by Deciders' to memorize the word.

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