decree
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/dɪˈkriː/
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/dɪˈkriː/
an official order that becomes law
The government issued a decree to protect the environment.
政府颁布了一项保护环境的法令。
a court decision
The judge made a decree about the property.
法官就财产问题作出了判决。
to order something officially
The leader decreed that everyone must follow the new rule.
领导人下令所有人都必须遵守新规定。