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
Pronounced: meirei
An edict or law.
詔勅
Pronounced: shōchoku
An edict or law.
詔書
Pronounced: shōsho
An edict or law.
判決
Pronounced: hanketsu
(legal) The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity.
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 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: "A new decree from the council closed the old market square." 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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