decree-law

de·cree-law

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-kree law]
- /dɪˈkri lɔ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-kree law]
- /dɪˈkri lɔ/

Definition of decree-law word

noun decree-law an executive decree made pursuant to a delegation from the legislature and having the full force of legislation. 1

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Origin of decree-law

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30

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Parts of speech for Decree-law

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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decree-law popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.