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
Petition
Petition noun - An earnest request.
How words are described
| formal | formal decree | formal petition |
| large | large decree | large petition |
| subsequent | subsequent decree | subsequent petition |
Both words in one sentence
- In the book of Daniel, chapter 6, Darius, having taken over Babylon, is convinced to sign a decree that no one should petition any god or man other than the king for the next thirty days would be thrown into the den of lions.
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