PoliticsJune 14, 2026

decree

/dɪˈkriː/

Definition

An official order issued by a legal authority that carries the force of law.

Etymology

Originating from the Latin 'decretum,' meaning 'something decided.' It entered Middle English through Old French, maintaining its sense of a authoritative decision or command.

In the news

President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to issue a formal decree to officially authorize and schedule upcoming legislative elections. This highlights his executive power to set the legal timeline for government processes.

Palestinian Authority to hold presidential elections in 2027, president Mahmoud Abbas announces

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The Jerusalem Post

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