decreed
v. C1 Advanced US //dɪˈkɹid// UK //dɪkɹˈiːd// de·creed
v. to give an official order that people must follow. It is usually done by a leader or a government.
v. past tense and past participle of 'decree'; refers to the act of issuing an authoritative order or formal judgment. Often used to describe legal or governmental mandates.
The king decreed that all citizens must pay a new tax.
The high court decreed that the previous law was unconstitutional and must be removed immediately.
Having consolidated power, the new administration decreed a series of sweeping economic reforms intended to stabilize the currency and attract foreign investment.
Usage
The verb is transitive and can take a direct object or a 'that' clause.