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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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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Noun
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When approached by an undercover FBI informant posing as somebody ideologically aligned, Hassan, in a series of messages over a period of several months, provided detailed instructions on how to carry out a mass casualty event targeting Jews.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Creating seamless experiences with clear instructions, accessible support and a sense of accomplishment at the end all contribute to a positive interaction.—
Mallory Walsh,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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More important, strict directives prioritize box-checking over holistic growth.—
Ilana Masad,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2025
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As with al-Qaida, the directives devolved by ISIS in propaganda tailored to incite violence here in the West emphasize killing as many people as possible.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Finally, this is the sort of data analysis that is needed before making policy decisions that impose new regulations on housing.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Real-time data from Internet of Things (IoT) devices across supply chains and stores can provide immediate insights, helping retailers make quick decisions about replenishment, stock levels and promotions based on current conditions.—
Mikko Karkkainen,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Decrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decrees. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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