decree
das Dekret, die Dekrete
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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.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Dekrete |
| genitive | des Dekrets |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Dekret | die Dekrete |
| accusative | das Dekret | die Dekrete |
| dative | dem Dekret | den Dekreten |
| genitive | des Dekrets des Dekretes | der Dekrete |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
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.
Der Papst erließ ein Dekret zur Reform der Verwaltung.
The pope issued a decree to reform the administration.
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Verfügung and Dekret refer to binding decisions issued by an authority. A Verfügung is usually a specific order issued by an authority or court. A Dekret is a formal decree issued by a state or church authority, such as a government or a pope.
Die Regierung ordnete mit einem Dekret die vorübergehende Schließung des Gebäudes an.
The government ordered the building to be temporarily closed by issuing a decree.
Die Behörde ordnete mit einer Verfügung die vorübergehende Schließung des Gebäudes an.
The authority ordered the building to be temporarily closed by issuing an order.
