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    Arrêté (en. Arrested)

    aʁɛte

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An official decision made by an authority.
    The municipal decree prohibits noise after 10 PM.
    L'arrêté municipal interdit le bruit après 22 heures.
    An administrative act that imposes rules or standards.
    The prefect signed a decree on public safety.
    Le préfet a signé un arrêté sur la sécurité publique.
    verb
    To put an end to something; to stop.
    It was necessary to stop the debates to reach an agreement.
    Il a fallu arrêter les débats pour trouver un accord.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'arrêter' which comes from Latin 'arrestare', meaning 'to cause to cease'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    municipal decree
    Decision made by a local authority.
    arrêté municipal
    prefectural decree
    Official act issued by a prefect.
    arrêté préfectoral
    police order
    Regulatory measure taken by law enforcement.
    arrêté de police

    Related Words

    stop
    Decision of a jurisdiction.
    arrêt
    regulation
    Established norm or rule.
    règlement
    order
    Legal act that provides for administrative measures.
    ordonnance

    Slang Meanings

    Stopping alcohol consumption.
    He made a decree about his boozy evening.
    Il a pris un arrêté sur sa soirée arrosée.
    Decision made in urgency.
    He issued a decree to quickly close the debate.
    Il a sorti un arrêté pour clore le débat rapidement.