Imperial Decree (Noun)
Meaning
A decree issued by a sovereign ruler.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The emperor issued an imperial decree that all citizens must pay homage to the royal family on their birthdays.
- The imperial decree was read aloud in the town square, announcing the new taxes that would be imposed on all merchants.
- By imperial decree, the king abolished the old feudal system and established a new order of nobility.
- The queen's imperial decree was met with widespread resistance, as it imposed harsh penalties on anyone caught speaking out against the monarchy.
- The imperial decree was carved into stone and placed at the entrance of the city, serving as a reminder of the ruler's absolute power.