Decree and Edict

Decree

Decree noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.
Usage example: the boss doesn't give out many decrees, but he does expect those that are issued to be fully obeyed

Edict is a synonym for decree in law topic. In some cases you can use "Edict" instead a noun "Decree", when it comes to topics like judgment, order, mandate, rule. popular alternative

Nearby Words: decreed, decreeing

Edict

Edict noun - An order publicly issued by an authority.
Usage example: the school board's edict put a new student dress code into effect
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Synonyms for Edict

Decree is a synonym for edict in law topic. You can use "Decree" instead a noun "Edict", if it concerns topics such as judgment, rule, enactment, pronouncement. popular alternative

How words are described

divine divine decree divine edict
strict strict decree strict edict
royal royal decree royal edict
official official decree official edict
Other adjectives: editorial, subsequent.
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