decrees

Meanings

• noun

  An order or resolution made by a legislative, executive, or judicial body or other authority.

  - "The city council passed a decree mandating the use of seat belts in cars."
  - "The king issued a decree granting amnesty to all prisoners."
  - "The Pope issued a decree excommunicating the heretic."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with decrees
crees , seas , teas , leases , pleases

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Variants

List of all variants of decrees that leads to same result
decree , decrees , decreed , decreeing , decreer , decreers , consent decree , consent decrees

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'decreare' meaning 'to cut off', indicating a final decision or resolution.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'decrees' is often used interchangeably with the term 'edicts'.

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

3. Decrees can also refer to a religious or ecclesiastical order or ruling.

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Related Concepts

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1. legislation: A process by which a legislative body enacts laws, which can include the issuance of decrees.

2. executive order: A decree issued by the executive branch of a government, typically without the involvement of the legislative branch.

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Culture

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Decrees have played a significant role in various cultures and societies throughout history. They have been used to establish laws, resolve disputes, and enforce social norms. In literature, decrees are often depicted as powerful and binding, with consequences for those who disobey.

How to Memorize "decrees"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a gavel coming down to represent the finality and authority of a decree.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'decrees' with the word 'final', as in a final decision or resolution.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym D-E-C-R-E-E-S: Decide, Execute, Communicate, Record, Enforce, Sign.

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