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decree in Japanese

decree in Japanese is 命令, 詔勅, 詔書 — decree means an official order or law issued by an authority.

decree in Japanese

命令
noun
Pronounced: meirei
An edict or law.
詔勅
noun
Pronounced: shōchoku
An edict or law.
詔書
noun
Pronounced: shōsho
An edict or law.
判決
noun
Pronounced: hanketsu
(legal) The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity.

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 Japanese?

"decree" in Japanese is 命令, 詔勅, 詔書. decree means: An official order or law issued by an authority.

How do you pronounce 命令?

"decree" in Japanese is 命令, pronounced "meirei".

How do you use "decree" in a sentence?

Example: "The king issued a decree banning the export of grain." In Japanese, "decree" is 命令, 詔勅, 詔書.

Are there other ways to say "decree" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "decree": 命令, 詔勅, 詔書, 判決.

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