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    Decretos (en. Decrees)

    /deˈkɾe.tos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Act of an authority that establishes or modifies a legal norm.
    The government issued several decrees during the emergency.
    El gobierno emitió varios decretos durante la emergencia.
    Provision that is obligatory for the recipients.
    The decrees from the mayor's office were well received by the community.
    Los decretos de la alcaldía fueron bien recibidos por la comunidad.
    Resolution given to a specific situation through an order.
    The president signed a decree to increase the minimum wage.
    El presidente firmó un decreto para aumentar los salarios mínimos.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'decretum', which means decision or resolution.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    emergency decrees
    Rules established for extraordinary situations.
    decretos de emergencia
    decree law
    Regulation that has the force of law, issued by the executive.
    decreto ley
    to comply with a decree
    To follow the instructions established in a decree.
    cumplir un decreto

    Related Words

    decree law
    Regulation that is promulgated by the executive power with the force of law.
    decreto ley
    resolution
    Formal decision made by an authority.
    resolución
    norm
    Rule or principle established as a model to follow.
    norma

    Slang Meanings

    A decree that is considered arbitrary or unjust.
    That decree is just a whim of the government.
    Ese decreto es solo un capricho del gobierno.
    Colloquial use to refer to a harsh or difficult order to comply with.
    The new decree came as a cold shower.
    El nuevo decreto llegó como un balde de agua fría.