What is the Spanish word for "decree"?

Learn how to say "decree" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

decree

Spanish

decreto

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Alternative translations of "decree"

edicta
orden
mandato
resolución

Examples of how to use "decree" in Spanish

English
A new decree was issued by the king.
Spanish
El rey emitió un nuevo decreto.
English
The government issued a new decree today.
Spanish
El gobierno emitió un nuevo decreto hoy.
English
She obeyed the decree without asking questions.
Spanish
Ella obedeció el decreto sin hacer preguntas.
English
A royal decree changed the holiday schedule.
Spanish
Un decreto real cambió el calendario de fiestas.
English
They challenged the mayor's decree in court.
Spanish
Ellos impugnaron el decreto del alcalde en los tribunales.

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