decree in German
decree in German is Dekret, Verordnung, Erlass — decree means an official order or law issued by an authority.
decree in German
Dekret
An edict or law.
Verordnung
An edict or law.
Erlass
An edict or law.
Beschluss
(legal) The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity.
Entscheid
(legal) The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity.
Gerichtsentscheid
(legal) The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity.
Verfügung
(legal) The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity.
verfügen
To command by a decree.
bestimmen
To command by a decree.
dekretieren
To command by a decree.
verordnen
To command by a decree.
What does "decree" mean?
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noun An official order or law issued by an authority.
"A new decree from the council closed the old market square."
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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."
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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 German?
"decree" in German is Dekret, Verordnung, Erlass. 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 German, "decree" is Dekret, Verordnung, Erlass.
Are there other ways to say "decree" in German?
Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "decree": Dekret, Verordnung, Erlass, Beschluss, Entscheid, Gerichtsentscheid.
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