decree

• Eine offizielle Anordnung oder Entscheidung einer rechtlichen Instanz wie einem Gericht oder einer Regierung, die Gesetzeskraft hat.

An official order or decision issued by a legal authority, such as a court or government, that has the force of law.

1. B2formal

   An official order or decision given by a ruler, government, or authority.

   Erlass

   • The king issued a decree banning the use of certain materials.
   • The government's decree was met with widespread protests.
   • According to the decree, all citizens must register for the census.

   Synonymecommanddirectiveedictmandateorderordinanceproclamationruling

   Antonymeplearequestsuggestion

2. Legal judgmentB2formal

   A formal and authoritative order or judgment, especially in a court of law.

   Gerichtliche Entscheidung

   • The court issued a decree granting custody to the mother.
   • The judge's decree settled the property dispute.
   • The divorce decree was finalized last month.

   Synonymeadjudicationedictinjunctionjudgmentmandateorderrulingverdict

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, einen offiziellen Befehl, eine Entscheidung oder ein Gesetz zu erlassen, oft durch eine Person mit Autorität. Es bedeutet auch, etwas verbindlich anzuordnen oder festzulegen.

A verb used to indicate the act of issuing an official order, decision, or law, often by a person in authority.

1. Issue an official orderB2formal

   To make an official decision or order, especially by a ruler, government, or authority.

   Erlass eines Dekrets

   • The king decreed that all taxes would be reduced.
   • The government decreed a state of emergency after the earthquake.
   • The court decreed that the property must be returned to its rightful owner.

   Synonymecommanddecidedictateenactmandateordainorderproclaimpronouncerule

2. Decide or determine authoritativelyC1formal

   To decide or determine something in a way that must be accepted.

   Verfügen

   • Fate decreed that they would meet again years later.
   • The committee decreed new regulations for the industry.
   • The judge decreed a sentence of ten years in prison.

   Synonymecommanddecidedeterminedictateenactmandateordainprescribepronouncerule

   Antonymecomplyobeysubmityield