A decree is a rule or decision given by a king, president, or government. It has legal power and people must follow it. We often see decrees in law and government.
The king made a decree to stop the war.
The government issued a decree about taxes.
In law, a decree can mean a decision by a court. This often happens in family cases like divorce or custody. People must obey this court decree.
The court gave a decree for child custody.
She followed the decree from the judge.
To decree means to make an official order. A person or group with power says what must happen. It is often used about laws or rules.
The leader decreed a new holiday.
They decreed that school starts later.
In religion, especially the Catholic Church, a decree is a formal order made by the Pope or church leaders. It guides the actions of people in the church.
The Pope issued a decree on church rules.
The religious decree was followed by all members.
In the past, a decree was a formal decision by a king or queen. It was a rule people had to obey. These decrees were common in monarchies.
The king issued a decree long ago.
The royal decree changed the law.
Sometimes, decree means a very strong or clear command. It can describe how someone speaks or acts firmly, like giving an order.
Her voice was like a decree to the team.
He spoke with a decree in his tone.
In education, a decree can be a formal paper giving a degree or honor. It shows someone completed studies or earned a title.
She received her decree after graduation.
The university gave a decree for his studies.
