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Decree
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1
noun
An
official
order
issued
by
a
legal
authority
.
The
king
issued
a
decree
banning
hunting
in
the
royal
forest
.
The
government
announced
a
new
decree
to
improve
public
health
.
The
court's
decree
must
be
followed
by
all
parties
involved
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
decretum
Word parts
de (down, away) + cernere (to decide)
Originally meant
a decision or judgment
Background
The word 'decree' comes from the Latin 'decretum', meaning a decision or judgment. It was used in Roman law to refer to official orders or judgments made by authorities.