This power arose only on the granting of a decree of divorce.
A decree is something given to someone that is legally an official order. A good sentence would be, the divorce decree was finally filed and finalized.
My all powerful parents issued a decree that I can't go out on week nights.
To determine the part of speech of the highlighted word "decree," I would need to see the sentence in which it appears. Generally, "decree" can function as a noun (referring to an official order) or as a verb (meaning to officially order something). If you provide the sentence, I can give a more specific answer.
Your nothing but a decree.
We must abide by the consulate's decree.
another word for royal decree
The town passed a decree that would be enforced by the police.The king issued a decree against theft in his kingdom.
The king issued a decree to lower taxes in the kingdom.
"I decree you to open your books to page 125 and answer the questions given to you!" Decree means a firm law or order.
You just used the word acolytes in a sentence. Even saying, "can the word acolytes be used in a sentence", you are using that word in a sentence.
Ukaz, which is Russian for Decree. Since Russia has been a toltalitarian society for much of it's history this is a well known word and is often used by writers in English and French.
In this sentence, "decree" refers to an official order or announcement issued by a governing authority. It signifies that the decision has been formally made and is expected to be followed. In this case, the decree establishes that next Friday will be recognized as a holiday.