Example sentences for: decree

How can you use “decree” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • Eventually Galileo did sign a decree saying that the Earth sat at the center of the universe, while muttering, "Eppur si moeve" ("But it still moves") under his breath.

  • They were out together celebrating the settlement of their little tiff over that consent decree.

  • The court ruled that under its previous consent decree with the Justice Department, Microsoft could add features to Windows that provide "advantages unavailable if the functionalities are bought separately and combined by the purchaser."

  • The New York Times , Washington Post and Los Angeles Times each lead with the announcement by Janet Reno and her top anti-trust aide that the Department of Justice filed a federal lawsuit against Microsoft alleging that the company's current marketing practices are in violation of a 1995 consent decree it signed with the government.

  • Kuwait's parliament rejected by 41-21 a decree by the emir granting women the right to vote and run for office.


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