What is another word for authoritative decree?
Pronunciation: [ɔːθˈɒɹɪtətˌɪv dɪkɹˈiː] (IPA) 
Authoritative decree is a phrase used to express a statement or order issued by someone in a position of authority. There are many synonyms for this phrase, such as authoritative edict, authoritative command, or authoritative directive. Other possible synonyms include authoritative proclamation, authoritative mandate, and authoritative declaration. Each of these phrases carries the same sense of an official statement or order that must be followed. Some alternative phrases might include authoritative ruling, authoritative decision, or authoritative pronouncement. Whatever the phrasing, the underlying concept remains the same: a legally binding statement or order issued by someone with the power to do so.
