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decree in Finnish

decree in Finnish is asetus, dekreetti, määräys — decree means an official order or law issued by an authority.

decree in Finnish

asetus
noun
An edict or law.
dekreetti
noun
An edict or law.
määräys
noun
An edict or law.
määräys
noun
päätös
noun
antaa asetus
verb
To command by a decree.
julistaa
verb
To command by a decree.
määrätä
verb
To command by a decree.

What does "decree" mean?

  1. noun An official order or law issued by an authority.
    "A new decree from the council closed the old market square."
  2. noun A formal ruling handed down by a court, especially in matters of equity, admiralty, or probate.
    "The judge signed the decree after hearing both sides of the dispute."
  3. verb To officially order or command something.
    "The queen decreed that the festival should be held every spring."
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decree in a sentence

  • A new decree from the council closed the old market square.
  • The emperor's decree was read aloud in every town.
  • The judge signed the decree after hearing both sides of the dispute.
  • The court's decree settled who would inherit the estate.

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What is "decree" in Finnish?
"decree" in Finnish is asetus, dekreetti, määräys. decree means: An official order or law issued by an authority.
How do you use "decree" in a sentence?
Example: "A new decree from the council closed the old market square." In Finnish, "decree" is asetus, dekreetti, määräys.
Are there other ways to say "decree" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "decree": asetus, dekreetti, määräys, päätös, antaa asetus, julistaa.
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