decrees 1 of 2

noun

Definition of decreesnext
plural of decree
1
as in edicts
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned the boss doesn't give out many decrees, but he does expect those that are issued to be fully obeyed

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2
as in rulings
an order publicly issued by an authority a decree issued by the state's supreme court to the legislature

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decrees

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of decree
as in orders
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority the new supervisor decreed that thenceforth coffee breaks would have a 15-minute limit

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  1. instructions
  2. directives
  3. decisions
Noun
  • During the trip, Lumumba was recorded calling a city employee with instructions to change the deadline for proposals, according to the indictment.
    Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Head to the Bluesky site, click Sign up, and follow the instructions on screen.
    David Nield, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of instructions
Noun
  • On September 26, the European Commission released a series of infringement decisions relating to five directives, including the CSRD.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • By focusing on skill development and empowerment, using systemic coaching frameworks such as the PEARLS model, the coach ensures that the team is not just following directives but is actively engaged in shaping the change process.
    Thomas Lim, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of directives
Noun
  • On September 26, the European Commission released a series of infringement decisions relating to five directives, including the CSRD.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Use their on-the-ground perspective to inform strategic decisions.
    Tom Lawrence, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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