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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
noun
An edict or law.
Verordnung
noun
An edict or law.
Erlass
noun
An edict or law.
Beschluss
noun
(legal) The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity.
Entscheid
noun
(legal) The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity.
Gerichtsentscheid
noun
(legal) The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity.
Verfügung
noun
(legal) The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity.
verfügen
verb
To command by a decree.
bestimmen
verb
To command by a decree.
dekretieren
verb
To command by a decree.
verordnen
verb
To command by a decree.

What does "decree" mean?

  1. noun An official order or law issued by an authority.
    "The king issued a decree banning the export of grain."
  2. noun A formal ruling handed down by a court, especially in matters of equity, admiralty, or probate.
    "The couple's divorce became final once the decree was granted."
  3. verb To officially order or command something.
    "The government decreed a nationwide curfew during the emergency."

decree in a sentence

  • The king issued a decree banning the export of grain.
  • The couple's divorce became final once the decree was granted.
  • The government decreed a nationwide curfew during the emergency.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "The king issued a decree banning the export of grain." 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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