decreto
/deˈkreto/noun★Intermediate
⚖️Law
formal
A formal legal order or decision issued by a government authority, typically with immediate effect.
Il decreto legislativo è stato approvato dal Parlamento.
The legislative decree was approved by Parliament.
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In Italian law, decrees can be legislative (decreto legislativo) or executive (decreto del Presidente della Repubblica).
Collocations
decreto leggedecree-lawdecreto ministerialeministerial decree
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Related Phrases
decreto leggephrase
a temporary law issued by the government with immediate effect
decreto del Presidente della Repubblicaphrase
a decree issued by the President of Italy
💡Pro Tip
Legal Context
In Italian, 'decreto' is often used in formal legal contexts, so be mindful of the context when translating.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal Usage
Always use 'decreto' in formal or legal contexts; avoid in casual speech.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'decretum', meaning 'decision' or 'judgment'.
📝Usage Notes
In Italian legal contexts, 'decreto' refers to official acts with binding force, often used in government and administrative law.
Word Breakdown
de-
from, away
prefix-creto
related to decision or judgment
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