decreed

Meanings

• Noun

  A formal order or instruction issued by a person or body with authority.

  - "The king decreed that all citizens must wear red clothing on Fridays."
  - "The board of directors decreed a 10% salary increase for all employees."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with decreed
deferred , redeemed , revealed , beloved , deplored

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Variants

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decree , decreed , decreeing , decreer , decreers , decrees

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Etymology

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Old French 'decrever', from 'de' meaning 'off' or 'away' and 'crever' meaning 'to break'. Originally meant 'to crush, destroy, or put an end to'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'decreed' is derived from the Latin word 'decrevī', which means 'to crush' or 'to put an end to'.

2. In medieval Europe, a decree nisi was a decree that was issued 'as of right', but it was not final until it was made absolute by the granting of a decree absolute.

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Related Concepts

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1. edict: An official decree or proclamation, often issued by a monarch or government.

2. statute: A law passed by a legislative body.

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Culture

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In literature, decrees have been used to set the scene for political intrigue and conflict. In art, decrees have been depicted as powerful symbols of authority. In music, the term 'decreed' is not commonly used, but the concept of a formal order or instruction can be found in various genres.

How to Memorize "decreed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a king sitting on his throne, surrounded by advisors, issuing a decree. Visualize the scroll being rolled out and read aloud to the crowd.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'decreed' with the image of a gavel being slammed to signify the finality of a ruling.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Decrees are decreed by decrees' to help memorize the spelling and meaning of the word.

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