decree
intermediateB1/dɪˈkriː/ · de-cree
An official order issued by a legal authority.
Meanings
An official order issued by a legal authority.
ایک سرکاری حکم جو قانونی اختیار کی طرف سے جاری کیا جاتا ہے۔
حکم
hukm
Common Collocations
- executive decree
- judge's decree
- royal decree
Example Sentences
The president issued a decree to address the economic crisis.
صدر نے اقتصادی بحران کے حل کے لئے ایک حکم جاری کیا۔
Sadar ne iqtisadi buhran ke hal ke liye aik hukm جاری kiya.
A decree was passed to improve public health.
عوامی صحت کو بہتر بنانے کے لیے ایک حکم منظور کیا گیا۔
Awaami sehat ko behtar banane ke liye aik hukm manzoor kiya gaya.
The governor's decree mandated new safety regulations.
گورنر کے حکم نے نئے حفاظتی اصولوں کا نفاذ کیا۔
Governor ke hukm ne naye hifazati usoolon ka nafaz kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a decree as a 'direct order' from a ruler or authority.
Picture a king signing a scroll that contains an important order.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "decretum" — something decided, a decision
First known use: 15th century
The term 'decree' has evolved from the Latin 'decretum', which means a decision or an order. It has been used in legal contexts for centuries to refer to authoritative orders.