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decree

/dɪˈkɹiː/

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."

Pronunciation
  1. /dɪˈkɹiː/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with decree
creed , deed , feed , greed , lead , need , read , seed
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
Etymology
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From Old French 'decreer', from Latin 'decreare', 'declare' or 'decide'.


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.


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.


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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