Examples of 'decree' in a sentence

Meaning of "decree"

Decree (noun) - An official order or decision issued by a legal authority or government
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  • An edict or law.
  • The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity.
  • The determination of a cause in a court of admiralty or court of probate.
  • A predetermination made by God; an act of providence.

How to use "decree" in a sentence

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The decree has not yet been issued.
Adoption of a presidential decree on political party financing.
A decree and an implementing order are under development.
The aforementioned decree is annexed to this report.
Decree of divorce where there is consent or no opposition.
The divorce decree came through today.
We did not vote the consent decree because.
Name of the decree and effective date.
Vivendi will appeal against this decree.
Draft amendment of the decree on regulation of nurseries.
No specific deadlines are reflected in the new decree.
Nationalization is granted by a decree following an investigation.
The plaintiff appealed against this decree.
Decree providing for a change of ethnicity.
I recommend you promptly repeal your decree.

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An implementing decree is expected very soon.
He subsequently voted in favour of the related decree.
Preparation of a draft decree establishing drug monitoring procedures.
Decree regulating the marketing of breast milk substitutes.
A copy of the decree is enclosed herewith.
Decree prohibiting the employment of children.
An adoption decree can not be made.
The rates for legal costs are established by decree.
The decree nisi means we are safe.
We witnessed their decree in that matter.
This decree ensures that imprisonment is of last resort.
Review of the decree on social work.
The decree provides for a number of further initiatives.
Adoption of a presidential decree on the financing of political parties.
The rate of contribution is fixed by decree.
I did not decree that we would not have children.
Export requirements shall be established by decree.
Draft decree on the creation of child protection units.
I have signed my own decree of death.
I will decree that all my life.
A state of emergency is declared by republican decree.
The decree on NGOs has missed its mark.
Rural land ownership has been regulated solely by decree.
This decree takes effect immediately.
I have been naturalized by a royal decree from.
Our laws decree you must answer for it.
Because you did not get your final decree.
This decree creates a baccalaureate in arts and communications.
We will mail the divorce decree in a few days.
Draft decree regulating child labour.
As yet there is no implementing decree for this act.
I will issue a decree that looters will be executed.
Under the terms of this decree.
This decree governs the civil status of persons.
This issue should be settled by law or royal decree.

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