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decree
A legally binding order or edict issued by a state or church authority, such as a ruler, a government, or a pope.
Per Dekret ordnete der König an, dass neue Steuern erhoben werden.
By decree, the king ordered that new taxes be levied.
A 'Dekret' (decree) is 'erlassen' (issued) by an authority. This is the most typical verb in this context. Other suitable verbs are 'verkünden' (to proclaim) or 'unterzeichnen' (to sign).
Die Regierung hat ein neues Dekret zur Regelung der Einwanderung erlassen.
The government issued a new decree regulating immigration.
The combination 'per Dekret' (by decree) is a fixed expression. It means 'through an order' and emphasizes that a decision was made from above and without discussion.
Die Schließung der Fabrik wurde per Dekret angeordnet.
The closure of the factory was ordered by decree.
'Dekret' (decree) is a formal word found in historical, political, or legal contexts. It describes orders from rulers, governments, or high church authorities.
Im Geschichtsunterricht lernten wir über die Dekrete des Kaisers.
In history class, we learned about the emperor's decrees.
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'die Verfügung' and 'das Dekret' both refer to an official order. 'Verfügung' is broader and can come from an authority or a court. The word fits many administrative and legal situations. 'Dekret' sounds more formal and stronger. It comes from a high state or church authority, for example a government, a ruler, or the pope. Learners may confuse the words because both mean a binding decision. As a practical rule: for ordinary decisions by authorities, 'Verfügung' is more natural; 'Dekret' fits better in very official, political, church-related, or historical contexts.
Mit einem Dekret änderte die Regierung die Regeln für den Notfall.
The government changed the rules for the emergency by decree.
Die Behörde schickte eine schriftliche Verfügung an den Besitzer des Hauses.
The authority sent a written order to the owner of the house.