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    Décret (en. Decree)

    /de.kʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Unilateral administrative act taken by a competent authority, having binding force.
    The president signed a decree to establish a new tax.
    Le président a signé un décret pour instaurer un nouvel impôt.
    Text that specifies the methods of applying a law.
    The implementing decree of the law was published in the Official Journal.
    Le décret d'application de la loi a été publié au Journal officiel.
    Decision originating from a legislative or executive authority.
    A decree has been adopted to regulate the use of drones.
    Un décret a été adopté pour réglementer l'usage des drones.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'decretum', derived from the verb 'decernere', meaning 'to decide, to determine'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    decree-law
    Legislative act with the force of law, adopted by the executive without requiring a vote from Parliament.
    décret-loi
    implementing decree
    Text that specifies the methods of applying a law.
    décret d'application
    emergency decree
    Decree issued in cases of emergency to respond to an exceptional situation.
    décret d'urgence

    Related Words

    order
    Administrative act that sets rules or decisions.
    arrêté
    ordinance
    Official document issued by a competent authority.
    ordonnance
    law
    Rule of law enacted by Parliament.
    loi

    Slang Meanings

    Informal decree signed without consultation.
    He did it on a decree, without discussing it with anyone.
    Il a fait ça sur un décrets, sans en parler à personne.