Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Decrees.
Decrees - as a noun
A legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
Example: "A friend in new mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
edict8fiat7order6rescript12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5enactment13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Decrees - as a verb
Issue a decree
Example: "The king only can decree"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
declare10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Decide with authority
Example: "The king decreed that all firstborn males should be killed"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rule4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decide10determine12make up one's mindHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The emperor's decrees were often met with resistance from the people."
"The king decrees that all inhabitants must pay a new tax."
"The king issued a series of decrees to reform the tax system."
"The dictator's arbitrary decrees suppressed freedom of speech."
Word Game Points
Is DECREES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, decrees is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DECREES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is DECREES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, decrees is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDECREES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is DECREES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, decrees is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDECREES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
