early 14c., from Old French decre, variant of decret (12c., Modern French décret), from Latin decretum, neuter of decretus, past participle of decernere "to decree, decide, pronounce a decision," from de- (see de-) + cernere "to separate" (see crisis).
decree (v.)
late 14c., from decree (n.). Related: Decreed; decreeing.
雙語例句
1. The parliament described the decree as interference in the republic's internal affairs.
議會形容此法令為對共和國內(nèi)政的干涉。
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2. An official decree invalidated the vote in the capital.
一份官方法令宣布在首都舉行的投票無效。
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3. The decree put the president in an uncomfortable position.
這一判決使總統(tǒng)陷入了尷尬的處境中。
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4. Opponents denounced the decree as undemocratic and unconstitutional.
反對派抨擊該法令是不民主的、違反憲法的。
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5. The decree imposed strict censorship of the media.