Decree and Effect

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Decree verb - To request the doing of by virtue of one's authority.

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Effect and decree are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Effect" instead a verb "Decree".

Nearby Words: decreed, decreeing

Effect verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).

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Decree and effect are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decree" instead a verb "Effect".

The King decides to hold him to his word, and issues a royal decree to that effect.

Source: Disney / Cinderella
Streisand Effect: In-Universe example: Umbridge issues a decree that any student found in possession of The Quibbler magazine containing an interview with Harry will be expelled.

Source: Literature / Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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