How Do You Spell DECREE?

Pronunciation: [dɪkɹˈiː] (IPA)

The word "decree" is spelled with a silent "e," which indicates that the preceding vowel sound is long. In IPA phonetic transcription, this long vowel sound is represented by the symbol /i:/, as in the word "see." The silent "e" also affects the pronunciation of the final consonant, which is voiced instead of unvoiced. This is represented by the symbol /z/ in IPA, as in the word "buzz." Therefore, the correct way to pronounce "decree" is /dɪˈkriːz/.

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DECREE Meaning and Definition

  1. Decree is a noun that refers to an official order or decision made by a person or authority with the power to issue it. It is typically used in a legal or governmental context.

    In legal terms, a decree is a formal judgment or decision made by a court or judge. It carries legal weight and is binding on the parties involved in the case. Decrees are often used to resolve disputes, establish rights and obligations, or provide specific directions. They can pertain to various legal matters, from divorce settlements and child custody arrangements to property division or injunctions.

    Outside of legal contexts, a decree can also be an authoritative order issued by someone in authority or a leader. This could include a religious leader, monarch, or governing body, among others. These decrees are often intended to establish rules, policies, or guidelines for the community or organization.

    In both cases, a decree carries the weight of authority and is expected to be followed or complied with. Failure to comply with a legal decree may result in penalties, such as fines or imprisonment, while disregarding an authoritative decree may lead to consequences within the relevant community or organizational structure.

  2. • An order or law of an absolute sovereign; an edict or law made by a superior authority; in the Calvinistic system of theology, the pre-determined purpose of God; in Scot., a decision or final judgment of a court of law.
    • To determine judicially; to fix or appoint; to constitute by edict.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DECREE

Etymology of DECREE

The word "decree" can be traced back to the Latin word "decernere", which means "to decide" or "to determine". It is derived from the combination of the prefix "de" (meaning "down" or "away") and the verb "cernere" (meaning "to sift" or "to separate"). In Latin, a "decernere" referred to a decision made by an individual or a group, which was typically authoritative and binding. Over time, this term was adapted into Old French as "decré", and eventually into Middle English as "decree", retaining its original meaning of an authoritative order or decision from a higher authority.

Similar spelling words for DECREE

Plural form of DECREE is DECREES

Conjugate verb Decree

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have decreed
you would have decreed
he/she/it would have decreed
we would have decreed
they would have decreed
I would have decree
you would have decree
he/she/it would have decree
we would have decree
they would have decree

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been decreeing
you would have been decreeing
he/she/it would have been decreeing
we would have been decreeing
they would have been decreeing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would decree
you would decree
he/she/it would decree
we would decree
they would decree

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be decreeing
you would be decreeing
he/she/it would be decreeing
we would be decreeing
they would be decreeing

FUTURE

I will decree
you will decree
he/she/it will decree
we will decree
they will decree

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be decreeing
you will be decreeing
he/she/it will be decreeing
we will be decreeing
they will be decreeing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have decreed
you will have decreed
he/she/it will have decreed
we will have decreed
they will have decreed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been decreeing
you will have been decreeing
he/she/it will have been decreeing
we will have been decreeing
they will have been decreeing

IMPERATIVE

you decree
we let´s decree

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to decree

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was decreeing
you were decreeing
he/she/it was decreeing
we were decreeing
they were decreeing

PAST PARTICIPLE

decreed

PAST PERFECT

I had decreed
you had decreed
he/she/it had decreed
we had decreed
they had decreed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been decreeing
you had been decreeing
he/she/it had been decreeing
we had been decreeing
they had been decreeing

PRESENT

I decree
you decree
he/she/it decrees
we decree
they decree

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am decreeing
you are decreeing
he/she/it is decreeing
we are decreeing
they are decreeing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

decreeing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have decreed
you have decreed
he/she/it has decreed
we have decreed
they have decreed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been decreeing
you have been decreeing
he/she/it has been decreeing
we have been decreeing
they have been decreeing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it decree

SIMPLE PAST

I decreed
you decreed
he/she/it decreed
we decreed
they decreed

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