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decree Synonyms

Another word for decree

Choosing another word for decree depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An official order issued by a legal authority, monarch, or head of state that has the force of law.

Usage Example

"The president signed an executive edict establishing the new national park."

Strongest
edict
mandate
Strong
proclamation
fiat
ordinance
command
directive
injunction

• verb (Context 2)

To order, establish, or decide something officially by authoritative mandate.

Usage Example

"The city council decreed that all historical landmarks in the district must be preserved."

Strongest
ordain
mandate
Strong
proclaim
command
order
enact
dictate
pronounce

• noun (Context 3)

A formal judgment or decision of certain law courts, especially in equity, admiralty, divorce, or probate.

Usage Example

"The judge issued a final judgment finalizing the couple's divorce settlement."

Strongest
judgment
ruling
Strong
verdict
adjudication
decision

Opposites of decree

The opposite of decree shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

repeal
revoke
rescind
annul
See all opposites of decree

• Nearby Words

decoy
decrease
decreasingly
decree
decrement
decrepit
decrepitly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Decree. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/decree
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