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    Décrets (en. Decrees)

    /de.kʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Decision made by an administrative or governmental authority.
    The government has published several decrees to combat the crisis.
    Le gouvernement a publié plusieurs décrets pour lutter contre la crise.
    Regulation or provision having the force of law.
    Decrees must be respected by all citizens.
    Les décrets doivent être respectés par tous les citoyens.
    Measure taken through legislative means.
    The decree regarding taxes was discussed in parliament.
    Le décret concernant les impôts a été discuté au parlement.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'decretum', meaning 'that which has been decided'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    decree-law
    A law adopted by decree in certain emergency circumstances.
    décret-loi
    implementing decree
    The decree that specifies the conditions for applying a law.
    décret d'application
    naturalization decree
    Decree that grants nationality to a foreigner.
    décret de naturalisation

    Related Words

    ordinance
    Decision made by a competent authority on administrative matters.
    ordonnance
    regulation
    Text that establishes the rules to be followed in a specific area.
    règlement
    directive
    Instruction or recommendation issued by an authority.
    directive

    Slang Meanings

    Decree sometimes considered too strict.
    With this decree, it seems that the rules have become too severe.
    Avec ce décret, on dirait que les règles sont devenues trop sévères.
    Decree that seems arbitrary.
    This decree is a bit strange, isn't it?
    Ce décret est un peu bizarre, non ?