decreer

[US]/dɪˈkriːə(r)/
[UK]/dɪˈkriːər/

Translation

n.a variant form of "decree"; an official order or law issued by a person in authority

Example Sentences

the president decreed a national day of mourning.

the court decreed that the contract was void.

the king issued a royal decree abolishing slavery.

parliament decreed new tax regulations effective immediately.

the judge decreed a divorce between the couple.

the government decreed an emergency curfew after the riots.

the council decreed strict penalties for environmental violations.

church authorities decreed changes to the liturgy.

the military government decreed a nationwide blackout.

the university decreed honorary degrees for the distinguished guests.

the central bank decreed interest rate increases to combat inflation.

the emperor decreed the construction of a new capital city.

the court decreed an injunction against the company.

she decreed that no one could leave the building.

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