[
US
/dɪˈkɹi/
]
[ UK /dɪkɹˈiː/ ]
[ UK /dɪkɹˈiː/ ]
Synonyms
A principle governing affairs within or among political units
An authoritative or official decision, especially one made by a court
To set forth expressly and authoritatively
over
impose
fix
dictate
prescribe
ordain
Idioms: call the shots (or tune)
lay down
lay it on the line
To make a decision about (a controversy or dispute, for example) after deliberation, as in a court of law
Quiz
Words Related To decree