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as in edict
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
the boss doesn't give out many decrees, but he does expect those that are issued to be fully obeyed
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as in ruling
an order publicly issued by an authority
a decree issued by the state's supreme court to the legislature
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as in to order
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
the new supervisor decreed that thenceforth coffee breaks would have a 15-minute limit
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Recent Examples of decree
Christian Edwards, CNN, 16 Sep. 2024
Mayor Anne Hidalgo published a decree imposing a limited traffic zone (ZTL) in the center of Paris.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024
Unlike the other prizes that are selected and announced in Stockholm, founder Alfred Nobel decreed the peace prize be decided and awarded in Oslo by the five-member Norwegian Nobel Committee.
—Mike Corder and Elena Becatoros, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The increase would take the overall number of Russian military personnel to nearly 2.4 million, including 1.5 million troops, according to the decree published by the Kremlin Monday.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 16 Sep. 2024
Mayor Anne Hidalgo published a decree imposing a limited traffic zone (ZTL) in the center of Paris.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
Newsom had decreed that more than 50% of new vehicles sold in 2028 must be electric, and 100% by 2035.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024
Unlike the other prizes that are selected and announced in Stockholm, founder Alfred Nobel decreed the peace prize be decided and awarded in Oslo by the five-member Norwegian Nobel Committee.
—Mike Corder and Elena Becatoros, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decree
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These impressions shaped by Black women have left an indelible mark on his style edicts.Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the wake of Amazon’s return-to-office edict, CEOs are lining up to blame remote work for everything from productivity problems to culture woes.Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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But that chapter, written before a July Supreme Court ruling that suggested Florida and Texas laws regulating content moderation flunk First Amendment scrutiny, also notes that Carr met some conservative pushback on that idea from his own Project 2025 collaborators.Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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The riot did interrupt the recount process — which would eventually be put on ice by the Supreme Court ruling.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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More evacuations have been ordered on the second day of the Mountain Fire, which has burned more than 20,000 acres in Ventura County.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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On Tuesday, Vice President Nguema Obiang Mangue ordered new measures to prevent judiciary and ministry officials from engaging in illicit acts at work, a government statement said.Reuters, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Add the pasta, reduce heat to medium, and cook to al dente according to package instructions, stirring occasionally.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Ryan shrugs like, whatever, and gives an instruction to one of his workers.Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
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When Americans went on a car-buying binge after World War II, states like Michigan widened their highways with the goal of keeping traffic moving quickly, a prime directive for engineers.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Piano Lesson employs dialogue as a dynamic tool while managing to move viewers without a clear directive or resolution for the Charles family.Malik William, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
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See the full agenda here, or request your invitation.Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Sheriff tells residents to 'write down' Harris supporter addresses in September Rodgers' comments come two months after an Ohio county sheriff took to social media to seemingly request the addresses of homes with front yard signs supporting Harris.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Fubo’s main complaint is scheduled to go to trial next October, regardless of the outcome of the appeal of the injunction.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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The injunction has also led to turmoil throughout the federal student loan system.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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When a city’s leadership makes the decision, divisive and expensive referenda can be avoided, Newbrun wrote.Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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But when the second match begins, Robby makes the executive decision to tag Kenny in over Eli, leading Kenny to score two points and earn the win.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Decree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decree. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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