What is another word for decrees?
Pronunciation: [dɪkɹˈiːz] (IPA) 
Decrees are official orders, commands, or rulings issued by someone in authority. Synonyms for decrees include edicts, directives, mandates, orders, proclamations, rules, regulations, commands, instructions, and pronouncements. Edict emphasizes the authority of the issuer, while directive implies a specific course of action to be taken. Mandate emphasizes the requirement to comply with the order, while proclamation emphasizes the public announcement of the ruling. Rules and regulations imply a set standard to be followed, while commands and instructions imply a directive given to someone directly. Pronouncement emphasizes the official and often public declaration of the ruling. All of these synonyms emphasize the authoritative nature of decrees.
