decree

• Décision officielle ou ordre émanant d'une autorité juridique, telle qu'un tribunal ou un gouvernement, ayant force de loi.

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.

   Décret officiel

   • 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.

   Synonymescommanddirectiveedictmandateorderordinanceproclamationruling

   Antonymesplearequestsuggestion

2. Legal judgmentB2formal

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

   Jugement ou ordonnance judiciaire

   • 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.

   Synonymesadjudicationedictinjunctionjudgmentmandateorderrulingverdict

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de prononcer un décret, un ordre officiel ou une loi, souvent par une personne détenant l'autorité.

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.

   Décréter

   • 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.

   Synonymescommanddecidedictateenactmandateordainorderproclaimpronouncerule

2. Decide or determine authoritativelyC1formal

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

   Décréter

   • 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.

   Synonymescommanddecidedeterminedictateenactmandateordainprescribepronouncerule

   Antonymescomplyobeysubmityield