decree
gb/dɪkɹˈi/ us/dɪkɹˈi/
B2
English
~ 4900
rendelet, dekrétum, határozat, elrendel, kimond, rendelkezik
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
a decree [verb] that [clause]
The president issued a decree banning the import of certain goods.
Az elnök rendeletet adott ki bizonyos áruk behozatalának betiltásáról.
According to the royal decree, all citizens must register their property.
A királyi rendelet szerint minden állampolgárnak nyilvántartásba kell vetetnie a vagyonát.
The court's decree settled the long-standing dispute.
A new decree requires all businesses to close by midnight.
Learner examples
The king made a decree about taxes.
A király rendeletet hozott az adókról.
The court gave a decree after the case.
A bíróság az ügy lezárása után határozatot hozott.
The government made a decree to protect the forest.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'decree' with 'degree'. 'Degree' is a level or measurement; 'decree' is an official order.
Meaning
Official order from authority
Collocations
issue a decree
|royal decree
|presidential decree
|court decree
Synonyms
order (More general term for a command; 'decree' is usually formal and from a high authority.)
|
edict (Formal public order, often used in historical or ceremonial contexts.)
Antonyms
repeal (To officially cancel a law or order, the opposite of issuing one.)
Themes
law
|government
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An official order given by a government or leader that must be followed.
An official and authoritative order, decision, or law issued by a government, ruler, or other authority.
VERB
B2
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
[authority] decrees that [clause]
The court decreed that the company must pay compensation.
A bíróság elrendelte, hogy a vállalat fizessen kártérítést.
The mayor decreed that all parks would be closed during the storm.
A polgármester elrendelte, hogy a vihar idejére minden parkot zárjanak be.
The constitution decrees that elections must be held every four years.
Learner examples
The judge decreed that he must pay money.
A bíró elrendelte, hogy fizessen.
The king decreed that the land belonged to the farmers.
A király rendeletben kimondta, hogy a föld a gazdáké.
The school decreed that uniforms are required.
Meaning
To officially order something
Collocations
decree that
|decree the dissolution
|decree new rules
Synonyms
declare (Announce formally; may not always have legal force like 'decree'.)
|
ordain (Formal or religious ordering; less common in everyday usage.)
Antonyms
rescind (To officially cancel an order or decision.)
Themes
law
|government
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To officially say that something must happen, usually by law or authority.
To officially decide or declare something, especially as an authority or court, which must then be obeyed.
Grammar
Dictionary form
decree
IPA
GB/dɪkɹˈi/
US/dɪkɹˈi/
Syllables & stress
de - cree (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cree)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: decree
- Plural: decree, decrees
Verb
- Base: decree
- 3rd Person Singular: decrees
- Present Participle: decreeing
- Past: decreed
Word family
Forms
decrees
noun
decreeing
verb
decreed
verb
Expressions
by royal decree
1/bˈaɪ ɹˈɔɪəl dɪkɹˈi/
fixed phrase
formal
According to monarch's order
Because a king or queen officially ordered it.
Examples
- By royal decree, the festival will be held in the capital.
- The land was given to him by royal decree.
issue a decree
1/ˈɪʃu ə dɪkɹˈi/
fixed phrase
formal
Officially announce an order
To give an official order that people must follow.
Examples
- The government will issue a decree to control prices.
- The general issued a decree to strengthen security measures.