1. an official order or decision, especially one made by a ruler or government
2. a judgment or decision made by a court of law
Usage: legal

1. to give an official order or make an official decision
2. to decide or determine something officially

Examples

• The king issued a decree banning all public gatherings.
• The court’s divorce decree was finalized last month.
• The mayor decreed that all businesses must close by 10 PM.
• The judge decreed that the property should be divided equally.
• A royal decree established the new tax policy.
• The government decreed a state of emergency.
• The divorce decree granted custody to both parents.