Antonyms for decree

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : dih-kree

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈkri

Definition of decree

Origin : early 14c., from Old French decre, variant of decret (12c., Modern French décret), from Latin decretum, neuter of decretus, past participle of decernere "to decree, decide, pronounce a decision," from de- (see de-) + cernere "to separate" (see crisis).

noun mandate, legal order
verb order rule or action

Example sentences :

But there was the decree, written in letters of blood and flame.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

It seemed more than a decree of chance that their fates should be intertwined.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

There he was, and there was the decree; he had been taken in France, and his head was demanded.
Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens

It was nothing that the decree bore date since his return to France.
Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens

History is the final tribunal which will decree to everyone what he has deserved.
Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka

The significance of this decree at such a time cannot be exaggerated.
Extract from : « The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI » by Thomas W. (Thomas William) Allies

He willed that all his bishops should set their hands to this decree.
Extract from : « The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI » by Thomas W. (Thomas William) Allies

By a decree of the 5th of September the death penalty itself was imposed.
Extract from : « The Paper Moneys of Europe » by Francis W. Hirst

I call upon you to try these generals in accordance with this decree.
Extract from : « Hellenica » by Xenophon

And a decree had been passed, making it illegal to submit any such proposition about the walls.
Extract from : « Hellenica » by Xenophon

Synonyms for decree

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